Deputy Minister of Oil Mohammad Sadeq Azimifar told the Student News Network that repair work had begun and that part of the Lavan refinery is expected to resume operations within about 10 days, with other units coming back online gradually.
Iran’s energy industry were under attack during Iran-Israel-USA conflict.
Iran, the third-largest producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, exports 90% of its crude via Kharg Island, for shipping through the narrow Strait of Hormuz.
From February 28 to March 11, Iran exported between 1.1 million barrels per day and 1.5 million bpd, according to TankerTracker.com and vessel tracking service Kpler.
Iran’s oil and gas production facilities are concentrated in southwestern provinces: Khuzestan for oil and Bushehr for gas and condensate from South Pars.
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