ATU to Host International Conference on Investment and Financing in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industry

Report by Directorate for International Academic Cooperation, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran—

Source: https://atu.ac.ir/fa

Translated into English by Rasoul Firouzi

Allameh Tabataba’i University (ATU) will host the "International Conference on Investment and Financing in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industry" on 27-28 October 2025. The two-day event will take place at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences.

According to the ATU Public Relations Office, the conference is being organized by the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences. The opening ceremony will feature prominent figures, including Dr Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly; Dr Shoja Ahmadvand, President of Allameh Tabataba’i University; and a host of high-ranking state officials, senior executives, investors, economic experts, and distinguished academics from the energy sector.

The primary objective of the conference is to identify innovative strategies for increasing domestic investment and securing finance for Iran's oil, gas, and petrochemical projects. The initiative aims to contribute to growth in production, create employment opportunities, and promote the sustainable development of the nation's energy industries. Throughout the conference, leading experts will analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) shaping the relationship between investors and producers in the energy sector.

Key themes of this specialized academic event include:

• The Legal Aspects of Investment and Financing in Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Projects
• The Economic Dimensions of Investment and Financing in Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Projects
• The Managerial Aspects of Investment and Financing in Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Projects
• The Role of the Banking System in Financing Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Projects
• The Role of the Capital Market in Financing Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Projects
• The Role of Contractual Models in Investment and Financing for Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Projects

The International Conference on Investment and Financing in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industry presents a valuable opportunity to enhance collaboration and synergy among academia, industry, and both domestic and international investors. The academic and practical outcomes of this event are expected to pave the way for the adoption and implementation of effective policies aimed at advancing sustainable development and enhancing the country's production capacity in the energy sector.