Iran begins rebuilding oil facilities hit by US-Israeli strikes; targets 80% capacity in 2 months
Iran has launched reconstruction efforts at oil infrastructure sites immediately following strikes by the US and Israel, says a senior energy official.
Mohammad Sadeq Azimifar, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), stated in an interview with SNN news on Sunday that the company deployed technical teams to nearly all damaged facilities the day after the attacks.
"Contractors have been mobilized, and restoration work is already in progress," Azimifar said.
One of the facilities struck by the US and Israel was an oil refinery located on the Persian Gulf island of Lavan, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Tehran and Washington last week.
"A multi-phase restoration plan was immediately drafted to bring the refinery back online as quickly as possible, despite the extent of the damage," Azimifar said.
He added that several teams are currently on-site for debris removal and the replacement of damaged equipment.
According to the official, a portion of the Lavan refinery is expected to be restored within the next 10 days, with other units returning to production in phases.
Among other damaged facilities was the Rey oil depot, which Azimifar confirmed is also undergoing restoration.
The United States and Israel launched a joint military aggression against Iran on February 28 by assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with senior military commanders.
During the 40-day war, the enemies launched a wave of attacks against Iran, which also targeted critical energy infrastructure, including oil depots, gas refineries, and power plants.
The facilities constitute critical civilian infrastructure essential to the provision of energy, economic stability, and the welfare of millions of people across the nation.
Among the most critical infrastructure targeted by the enemies was the country’s South Pars Gas Field. Iranian officials condemned the airstrike as a “heinous crime” and a “flagrant violation” of international law."
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