Iran could mark its return to the global energy stage when, perhaps by the end of the year, it starts $185 billion worth of new projects, OPEC said. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said in a monthly newsletter it’s expecting Iran to bring new projects online as sanctions pressure eases. Iran, which is a member of OPEC, has been preparing for the day when sanctions are released and international oil companies again express interest in investing in the country. “Iran has drawn up a list of some 50 oil and gas projects worth $185 billion which it intends to start developing once longstanding economic […]