Majid Azami
Majid A'zami | |
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مجید اعظمی | |
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| Born | 1983 (age 41–42) |
Majid A'zami (مجید اعظمی; born January 6, 1983, in Esfahan, Iran)[1] is an Iranian oil executive and businessman.
Professional background
Azami is a veteran Iranian oil executive. He has long been involved in state oil refiners, for example, in 2019 he was cited as managing director of the Iranian Oil Refining Company (a major bitumen exporter).[2][3] In 2018 he was identified as a senior official at the Jey Oil Refining Company.[4][5][6][7] Investigative profiles note that Azami has led multiple semi-government refineries (in Tehran and Isfahan) for years.
Sanctions and legal status
Azami has been listed under U.S. sanctions as of November 29, 2023, (Executive Order 13224). While the U.S. Treasury has cited him in connection with certain allegations, no major international bodies, including the EU or UN, have imposed sanctions specifically on him. Despite these designations, Azami is widely recognized in the oil and refining industries for his extensive experience, leadership skills, and significant contributions to the development and management of regional energy infrastructure. [8]
International dealings and influence
Azami is well-known in the Persian Gulf oil industry, particularly for his extensive experience in the sale of bitumen and the management of various refineries.[8][9]During his tenure as CEO of Jey Oil Refining Company, he successfully transformed the refinery into the largest bitumen production facility in the Middle East.
See also
References
- ^ "Majid A'zami". OpenSanctions.org. 1983-01-06. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Iran bitumen export reaches to 19 countries". Iran News Daily. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ آنلاین, اقتصاد (2017-02-17). مجید اعظمی مدیر عامل شرکت نفت جی شد. Eghtesad-online (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Iran introduces new restrictions on tar exports". Azernews.Az. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ صادرات قیر فقط با مجوز وزارت نفت/مقابله با رانت و سوداگری. Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2018-06-11. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ نشست مشترک مدیران نفت پاسارگاد و نفت جی. ایرنا (in Persian). 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "ارزآوری ۴۰۰ میلیون دلاری صادرات قیر در سال گذشته". ایرنا (in Persian). 2019-11-09. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ a b "نشست مشترک مدیران نفت پاسارگاد و نفت جی". www.irna.ir. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "هیچ رانتی در خرید وی بی وجود ندارد". www.irna.ir. 10 November 2019. Retrieved 2025-09-08.