Kardor told a group of NIOC staff, "Iran is now reserving a high position in OPEC; however, we do not contend such a standing and will try to gain more success."
He said the NIOC managed to prove its potentialities under the sanctions and efforts should be made to have better use of them in the post-sanction era to maximize production.
He underlined the need to attain international standards and said in the way to progress of the petroleum industry, international engagement can be formed swiftly.