TEHRAN (Iran News) – The 25th edition of Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2020), which was due to be held in Tehran from October 12-15, will be postponed as the coronavirus outbreak grows once again in the capital Tehran, according to a statement by Oil Ministry.
Due to the special conditions caused by the growth of the COVID-19 cases in the country, this year’s exhibition that was going to be held under restrict health and safety protocols will be held at another time, the statement said, reported Shana.
The organizers of the exhibition had previously announced that only senior managers of the governmental sector, managers of the private and cooperative sectors, distinguished professors, and students of the country’s universities, political officials, and guests of exhibitors and specialized professional associations will be allowed to visit and participate.
Iran Oil Show is among the most significant oil and gas events in the world in terms of the number of participants and its diversity.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said in July that Iran’s revenue from total crude oil exports and oil products in 2019 was over $19 billion.
According to the organization’s annual report, Iran’s income from selling oil and oil products amounted to 60.5 billion in 2018, while it was $110 billion in 2011.
Iran’s average daily crude oil exports last year were 651,000 barrels per day, of which about 60,000 barrels went to Turkey and the rest to Asia, it said. In 2018, the figure was 1.85, and in 2017 more than 2.1 million barrels per day.
- source : Iran Daily
