The 17th International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition was held in Tehran, Iran on April 17-20, 2012.[/caption]An Iranian official says over 1,000 Iranian and foreign companies will participate in the 18th International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition in Irans capital, Tehran.
Eshaq Rouyvar, the director of the Iranian Oil Ministrys Public Relations department, said on Tuesday that the exhibition demonstrates the growth, vitality and continuous efforts in the petroleum industry of the Islamic Republic.
The Iranian official added that the international exhibition, which is the biggest oil event in the Middle East, demonstrates the failure of the sanctions imposed on Iran by the global arrogance.
At the beginning of 2012, the United States and the European Union imposed new sanctions on Irans oil and financial sectors with the goal of preventing other countries from purchasing Iranian oil and conducting transactions with the Central Bank of Iran.
Washington and the European Union used the false claim that Iran is pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear energy program to impose the illegal sanctions. Iran, however, categorically rejects the allegation.
Rouyvar said hundreds of international companies as well as contractors, consultants, experts and domestic producers active in the field of oil are participating in the exhibition.
The 18th International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition will be held at Tehrans permanent International Fairgrounds on April 18-21.
By Press TV
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