WARSAW May 30 (Reuters) - Poland is in talks with Iran over cooperation in the oil and gas sector, which could result in exploration and production contracts for Polish industry, Deputy Energy Minister Michal Kurtyka said on Monday.

Polish state-run gas firm PGNiG said last year that it was looking at various options in oil and gas exploration and production in Iran. Polish refiners PKN Orlen and Lotos have also considered buying oil from Iran.

"We are looking forward to cooperation with Iran when it comes to both PGNiG and our oil companies. Talks are being conducted on concrete contracts in exploration and output, but also regarding trade agreements," Kurtyka told reporters at a Poland-Iran economic forum.

By Reuters