In Iran remain unexplored for the presence of oil and gas about 60% of the country, including in places that until recently were considered the least likely to have hydrocarbon deposits. This was told in an interview with Press TV, the Director of the intelligence Department of the National Iranian oil company (NIOC) Saleh Hendi.
He clarified that Iran enough already explored fields of oil and gas for at least the next 100 years.
NIOC has identified 12 projects in oil and gas areas throughout the country.
"Oil and gas are likely to be found on these 12 projects, five of which are prioritized for implementation, and seven others are still under study," said Hendi.
In December last year, Hendi said that Iran was open approximately 35-40 new hydrocarbon fields that need development. "Now we are the first in the world reserves of oil and gas," he said.
in addition, handy reported a possible new giant oil field in Khuzestan, similar to recently open in Namakarana, its capacity will be determined by March 21, 2020.
Field Namvaran, discovered by Iranian experts, is the second largest reservoir in the country, which contains about 53 billion barrels of reserves, said last month the Minister of oil of Iran Bijan Namdar Zanganeh.
According to forecasts, by around 2035-2040 year, 30% more will be consumed of energy, and the share of hydrocarbons will continue. Today, the share in the global energy mix is approximately 85%. Experts estimate that by 2035, it will drop to 75%.
Proven oil reserves at current production levels enough to meet the needs of the planet for at least 150 years.
Recall that this month Iran held mass protests after the increase in government gasoline prices in 1,5 – 2 times. The London human rights group Amnesty International said at least 208 people were killed in the crackdown, citing what it called credible reports.
