16.10.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 282/16 |
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 945/2012
of 15 October 2012
implementing Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 of 23 March 2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran (1), and in particular Article 46(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
On 23 March 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran. |
(2) |
In view of the situation in Iran, and in accordance with Council Decision 2012/635/CFSP of 15 October 2012 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran (2), the Council considers that additional persons and entities should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012. Heading I in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 should therefore be amended. |
(3) |
Furthermore, the entry for one entity included in the list set out in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 should be amended, while certain persons and entities should be removed from that list. |
(4) |
In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 shall be amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 2012.
For the Council
The President
C. ASHTON
(2) See page 58 of this Official Journal.
ANNEX
I.
Heading I in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 shall be replaced by the following:"Persons and entities involved in nuclear or ballistic missile activities and persons and entities providing support to the Government of Iran."
II.
The persons and entities listed below shall be added to the list set out in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012:A. Person
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Name |
Identifying information |
Reasons |
Date of listing |
1. |
Majid NAMJOO |
Born on 5 January 1963 in Tehran, Iran |
Minister of Energy. Member of the Supreme National Security Council, which formulates Iran's nuclear policy. |
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B. Entities
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Name |
Identifying information |
Reasons |
Date of listing |
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1. |
Ministry of Energy |
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Responsible for policy in the energy sector, which provides a substantial source of revenue for the Iranian Government. |
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2. |
Ministry of Petroleum |
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Responsible for policy in the oil sector, which provides a substantial source of revenue for the Iranian Government. |
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3. |
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) |
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State-owned and operated entity providing financial resources to the Government of Iran. The Minister of Oil is Director of the NIOC Board and the Deputy Minister of Oil is the Managing Director of NIOC. |
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4. |
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) PTE LTD |
Registration ID 199004388C Singapore |
Subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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5. |
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) International Affairs Limited |
Company Number 02772297 (United Kingdom) |
Subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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6. |
Iran Fuel Conservation Organization (IFCO) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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7. |
Karoon Oil & Gas Production Company |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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8. |
Petroleum Engineering & Develop-ment Company (PEDEC) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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9. |
North Drilling Company (NDC) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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10. |
Khazar Expl & Prod Co (KEPCO) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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11. |
National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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12. |
South Zagros Oil & Gas Production Company |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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13. |
Maroun Oil & Gas Company |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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14. |
Masjed-soleyman Oil & Gas Company (MOGC) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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15. |
Gachsaran Oil & Gas Company |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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16. |
Aghajari Oil & Gas Production Company (AOGPC) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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17. |
Arvandan Oil & Gas Company (AOGC) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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18. |
West Oil & Gas Production Company |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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19. |
East Oil & Gas Production Company (EOGPC) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
16.10.2012 |
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20. |
Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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21. |
Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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22. |
Iran Liquefied Natural Gas Co. |
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Subsidiary of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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23. |
Naftiran Intertrade Company (a.k.a. Naftiran Trade Company) (NICO) |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). |
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24. |
Naftiran Intertrade Company Srl |
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Subsidiary (100 %) of the Naftiran Intertrade Company Ltd. |
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25. |
Petroiran Development Company (PEDCO) Ltd (a.k.a. PetroIran; a.k.a. "PEDCO") |
Registration ID 67493 (Jersey) |
Subsidiary of Naftiran Intertrade Company Ltd. |
16.10.2012 |
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26. |
Petropars Ltd. (a.k.a. Petropasr Limited; a.k.a. "PPL") |
all offices worldwide. |
Subsidiary of Naftiran Intertrade Company Ltd. |
16.10.2012 |
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27. |
Petropars International FZE (a.k.a. PPI FZE) |
all offices worldwide |
Subsidiary of Petropars Ltd. |
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28. |
Petropars UK Limited |
Company Number 03503060 (United Kingdom); all offices worldwide |
Subsidiary of Petropars Ltd. |
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29. |
National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) |
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State-owned and operated entity that provides financial resources to the Government of Iran. The Minister of Oil is Chairman of NIGC's Board and the Deputy Oil Minister is Managing Director and Vice Chairman of NIGC. |
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30. |
National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) |
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State-owned and operated entity that provides financial support to the Government of Iran. The Minister of Oil is Chairman of NIORDC's Board. |
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31. |
National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) |
all offices worldwide |
Effectively controlled by the Government of Iran. Provides financial support to the Government of Iran through its shareholders which maintain ties with the Government. |
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32. |
Trade Capital Bank |
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Subsidiary (99 %) of Tejarat Bank. |
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33. |
Bank of Industry and Mine |
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State owned company which provides financial support to the Government of Iran. |
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34. |
Cooperative Development Bank (a.k.a. Tose’e Ta’avon Bank) |
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State owned company which provides financial support to the Government of Iran. |
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III.
The entry for the entity set out in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 listed below shall be replaced by the following:B. Entities
Name |
Identifying information |
Reasons |
Date of listing |
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Central Bank of Iran (a.k.a. Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran) |
Switchboard: +98 21 299 51 Cable Address: MARKAZBANK Telex: 216 219-22 MZBK IR SWIFT Address: BMJIIRTH Web Site: http://www.cbi.ir E-mail: G.SecDept@cbi.ir |
Involved in activities to circumvent sanctions. Provides financial support to the Government of Iran. |
23.1.2012 |
IV.
The persons and entities listed below shall be deleted from the list set out in Annex IX to Regulation (EU) No 267/2012:
1. |
Mohammad MOKHBER |
2. |
Hassan BAHADORI |
3. |
Dr. Peyman Noori BROJERDI |
4. |
Dr. Mohammad JAHROMI |
5. |
Mahmoud Reza KHAVARI |
6. |
Dr M H MOHEBIAN |
7. |
Bahman VALIKI |
8. |
Pouya Control |
9. |
Boustead Shipping Agencies Sdn Bhd |
10. |
OTS Steinweg Agency. |