Deputy Minister of Oil Mohammad Sadeq Azimifar informed the Student News Network that repair operations have commenced, and part of the Lavan refinery is set to resume operations in approximately 10 days, with other units gradually coming back online.
The Iranian energy sector was targeted during the Iran-Israel-USA conflict.
As the third-largest producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Iran exports 90% of its crude through Kharg Island, facilitating shipping via the narrow Strait of Hormuz.
Between February 28 and March 11, Iran exported between 1.1 million barrels per day and 1.5 million bpd, as reported by TankerTracker.com and vessel tracking service Kpler.
Iran’s oil and gas production facilities are predominantly located in the southwestern provinces: Khuzestan for oil and Bushehr for gas and condensate sourced from South Pars.
