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The Iran connection
Oil isn't all that's on China's shopping list. In June, China National Petroleum forked over $5 billion to develop a section of the South Pars gas fields in Iran.

CNP joins international firms such as Total and Gazprom, which developed this facility near Assouleh in 2002 and 2003.

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Last updated October 09 2009: 4:12 PM ET
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