VOL. XLIV

No 42

15-October-2001

IRAN

Iran ChangesPriorities In Buyback Contract Negotiations

Negotiationsfor Iranian oil and gas buyback contracts have taken a few twists and turns inrecent weeks that have resulted in a change in the priorities for the NationalIranian Oil Company (NIOC) in concluding talks under way. Among the oil buybackprojects, the Foroozan/Esfandiar redevelopment and Azadegan development projectshave taken the place of the Cheshmeh Khosh and Ahwaz-Bangestan gas injection...