Reza Ardakanian
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Afghan Bank May Open Branch in Chabahar FTZ
EghtesadOnline: An Afghan bank may open a branch in Iran's Chabahar Free Trade Zone, Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said, without mentioning the name.
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Minister Likens Water Misuse to a ‘Chronic Disease’
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says enhancing water efficiency by 10% can go a long way in saving the rapidly shrinking precious resource.
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Russia to Help in Iran's Energy Projects
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian arrived in Moscow Thursday for talks with his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak and follow up on a planned $5 billion loan from the government…
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Minister vows inaugurating nine thermal power stations, 10 dams
EghtesadOnline: Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said nine thermal power stations and 10 dams will be inaugurated in various Iranian provinces aiming to take advantage of water and hydro-electr…
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Iran Willing to Boost Power Collaboration With Afghanistan
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says Iran is willing to increase power exports to Afghanistan and also send experienced engineers to help rehabilitate that country’s broken power…
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Iran: Trade Deal With EEU to Open New Horizons in October
EghtesadOnline: Iran's Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has underscored that the trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union provides Iranian state and private firms with a great opportunities…
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Universal Electrification in Rural Areas
EghtesadOnline: While rural electrification rate in the world is 76% (based on United Nations data), the figure is almost 100% in Iran, Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said.
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Sea Becomes More Appealing for Sustainable Water Supply in Iran
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says tapping into the sea to produce potable water is on the agenda because it is more feasible for sustainable supplies rather than depleting…
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Iran Power Sector Expanding Frontiers
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said the ministry's annual turnover [export revenue not included] stands at $2 billion.
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Iran Energy Minister, China Envoy Discuss Collaboration in Water, Power Sectors
EghtesadOnline: Despite the existing constraints and difficulties, Beijing is making concerted efforts to maintain trade ties with Tehran.
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Major Water, Power Projects Underway in Fars Province
EghtesadOnline: Twelve power, water and wastewater projects (at a cost of $270 million) were launched during Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian’s visit to different cities of Fars Province.
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220 Wastewater Treatment Plants Operational in Iran
EghtesadOnline: A wastewater treatment plant in Mahmoudabad Nemouneh City in Qazvin Province was launched on Sunday in the presence of Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian.
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Iran Energy Minister: Reduce Your Electricity Use
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has warned that despite high precipitation in the spring, power cuts are likely in summer unless consumption is curbed, especially in the peak…
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Water, Power Infrastructure Expansion in West Azarbaijan
EghtesadOnline: Soil, water and electricity projects in West Azarbaijan Province were inaugurated Tuesday in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani and Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian.
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Rural Areas Given Priority in Water Supply Programs
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said Wednesday 2,000 villages on the outskirts of urban and rural areas will be provided with potable water by the end of the current fiscal (started…
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Private Companies Will Build 3 Desalination Units in Bushehr
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian on Sunday broke ground for three desalination units in Bushehr Province off the Persian Gulf as part of plans to provide the southern province…
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Minister Opposes Free Water, Electricity for Schools
EghtesadOnline: The government decision to exempt schools from paying water and electricity bills will impose an added burden on schools, society and the nation as whole, the energy minister…
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Ardakanian Underscores EEU Membership
EghtesadOnline: Joining the Eurasian Economic Union will help Iranian energy companies expand in the region. To achieve the goal, closer cooperation is crucial between the government and the…
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Iran Sees No Hurdles to Iraq Power Exports, Payments
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says the electricity export bill to Iraq over the past 15 years amounts to $6 billion.
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Iran Energy Minister Reports on Expansion of Water, Power Projects
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said 40 large projects related to urban and rural water and wastewater expansion will go on stream in February.
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Caspian Plant Injects 310 MW Into Nat'l Grid
EghtesadOnline: The gas-powered unit of Caspian Combined-Cycle Power Plant in northern Mazandaran Province was synchronized with the national grid Wednesday in a ceremony attended by Energy Minister…
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Initiatives to Increase Renewables in Yazd
EghtesadOnline: A 10-megawatt solar power plant was inaugurated in the city of Mehriz in Yazd Province in a ceremony attended by Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian.
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Projects Underway to Help Tackle Water Shortage in Iran
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian announced signing 30 deals on water treatment projects to tackle dwindling water resources.
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Iran's Power Supply to Iraq Cut Over Rising Domestic Demand
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said on Tuesday Iran has cut power export to Iraq so as to meet its rising domestic demand.
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7 Power Projects Take Off in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian on Thursday inaugurated seven electricity projects during his visit to Zabol in the underprivileged Sistan-Baluchestan Province.
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Ardabil Substation Becomes Operational
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian on Thursday inaugurated a 230-kilovolt electrical substation in Germi in the northwestern Ardabil Province.
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Tehran, Yerevan Underscore Completion of Energy Projects
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said on Tuesday Tehran and Yerevan need to boost efforts to complete their joint projects in the energy sector, including the third electricity…
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Judicious Water Consumption Vital for Sustainable Development
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian stressed the need to focus on adopting pragmatic approaches for judicious water consumption so as to achieve sustainable development. "Water [shortage],…
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Work Begins on New Water, Power Projects Nationwide
EghtesadOnline: Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian on Tuesday inaugurated a power plant project in the town of Parand near Tehran and broke ground on several water supply and electricity generation…
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Ardakanian Discusses Water, Agro Coop. in Foreign Trip
EghtesadOnline: In his first overseas trip as Iran's energy minister, Reza Ardakanian discussed regional water challenges and explored economic and agricultural opportunities in separate meetings…