TEHRAN, Aug 30 (Shana) � Managing Director of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Ali Kardor says the first tender of new oil contracts will be held in Iranian month of Mehr (September 21-October 21).

Kardor said South Azadegan oil field will probably be the first field of the big oil fields whose tender will be held in that form.
Kardor made the remark in a press conference on Tuesday morning.

He�also�said the first tender for small and medium-sized fields to entrust their management to domestic companies will be held in the near future.

By SHANA