More than two dozen foreign oil and natural gas companies are qualified to get in line as Iran’s energy sector opens up to investors, the government said. Sanctions pressure started easing in early 2016 after Iran was confirmed to have met the terms of a multilateral agreement that commits Tehran to stepping away from the technology needed to make a nuclear weapon. The government during the latter half of last year reached preliminary arrangements with several foreign energy companies, including some that have their main business offices in the United States. SHANA, the official news agency of the Iranian Oil Ministry, released a list of 29 foreign oil and gas companies that are qualified to take part in any upcoming tenders for exploration and production. According to the National Iranian Oil Co., it’s a “big step” in opening Iranian oil and natural gas fields […]