Accelerate the implementation of agreements in the field of oil and
energy, oil and gas transmission lines, cooperation in oil fields, development
of energy and power plant relations, as well as the convergence of Iran and
Russia in international issues, including cooperation in OPEC member and
non-OPEC member countries called OPEC Plus are always the most important issues
between the two countries.
According to Sputnik, one of the most recent agreements reached
between Iran and Russia is the construction of the Sirik power plant. The
project manager of the thermal power plant of the thermal power generation
company, referring to the agreement of the company with the new Russian
contractor for the construction of Hormozgan Sirik power plant, said: "the
executive operation of this project will begin soon with a government loan from
the Russian Federation."
Behnam Khaefinejad added: "Due to the introduction of a new
contractor by the Russian Ministry of Energy for the construction of a 1,400 MW
Sirik power plant in Hormozgan province, contract negotiations with this
company began at the beginning of the year. After 90 meetings, the necessary
agreement was finally reached with the Russian company and the contract was
signed by the parties."
Emphasizing that the first phase of the study is currently being
completed and the start of the second phase of the study is on the agenda, the
official said: "According to the plan, after obtaining the final approval
of the Russian Ministry of Finance and the subsequent opening of the project
LC, The operation of the power plant will begin in the near future."
Earlier, Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian had said in September
of this year: "The new contractor of the 1,400 MW Sirik power plant in
Hormozgan province has been selected by Russia, which has been approved, and it
is expected that the operation of this power plant will begin soon."