Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLIX

No 1/2

2/9-January-2006

IRAN

Petroleum Ministry Reshuffle Seen As Strengthening Irans Downstream Management

Irans Minister of Petroleum Kazem Vaziri-Hamaneh on 3 January announced seven appointments to senior position throughout the ministry and the state oil, gas and petrochemicals companies, in a reshuffle which in particular strengthens the management of the countrys overstretched downstream sector. MEES soundings indicate that the appointment of former...