Injection of the UF6 gas to the advanced generation of IR-8 centrifuges is underway.

Iran has in recent months stepped up its efforts to continue its (R&.D) activities in the field of nuclear energy.

The average rate of development and increased capacity in the Iranian industry was around 20 per cent in the years from 2006 to 2011.

Three scenarios had been put on the agenda as regards gas sales to Islamabad.

35 contracts have been inked with European sides for taking out leases on 35 Iranian tankers.

Turkmenistan cut off gas supplies to Iran on January 1. saying Iran should clear its outstanding debts.

An implementation rate of 75% would be higher than the level OPEC typically achieved in the past.

Russia estimates Belarusian gas debt to be approximately $550 million.

OMV has a long lasting partnership with Iran and entered the country in 2001.

The agreement was signed in Ahvaz by Tony Bowman. Schlumberger'.s president for production management.