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// DOSSIER — iran-restores-south-pars-gas-capacity
Iran Restores 40% of South Pars Gas Capacity Following US-Israeli Strikes
REL_TIME: 30 Aug 2026 01:42Z · LANG: EN
Iran has successfully restored approximately 40% of the production capacity at its strategic South Pars gas field following significant damage from US and Israeli military strikes. Deputy Oil Minister Ahmad Zeraatkar confirmed that while debris removal is complete and several units are back online ahead of schedule, full reconstruction of the facility will require at least two years. The recovery effort is being funded through domestic financial packages and executed by Iranian engineers to ensure energy stability for the upcoming winter. Concurrently, Iran is expanding its gasoline production by 12 million liters per day through the launch of two new refineries to mitigate the impact of ongoing sanctions and naval blockades.
// Background
South Pars is the world's largest gas field, shared between Iran and Qatar, and serves as the backbone of Iran's domestic energy and petrochemical sectors. The facility has been a recurring target in recent regional conflicts, including a 12-day war in June 2025 and a 40-day 'Ramadan war' in April 2026. The current reconstruction efforts are taking place under a regime of intensified US sanctions and a naval blockade.
// Key Developments
- 40% of damaged capacity at the South Pars gas field has been returned to service.
- Full reconstruction of the energy hub is projected to take at least two years due to the scale of damage.
- Debris removal at four major refineries has been completed through round-the-clock operations.
- A reconstruction agreement for Phases 9 and 10 was signed with a consortium led by Shahr Bank.
- Two new refineries, Adish Southern and Mehr Persian Gulf, are scheduled to launch by year-end, boosting gasoline output by 9%.
- Phase 14 gas-sweetening trains were repaired and returned to production in less than 10 days.
// Timeline
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South Pars is targeted during a 12-day war.
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Conflict escalation begins with attacks on various targets in Iran.
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US-Israeli strikes hit South Pars and Asaluyeh industrial complex during the 40-day Ramadan war.
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A short-lived memorandum of understanding to end hostilities is signed between Iran and the US.
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Agreement signed for Phase 9 and 10 reconstruction with a consortium led by Shahr Bank.
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Officials announce 40% capacity restoration and progress on new gasoline refineries.
// Perspectives
[Iranian Government]
Views the rapid reconstruction as a demonstration of domestic resilience and technical capability against foreign military pressure.
[China]
Continues to purchase Iranian crude oil despite US sanctions, denouncing the legality of American trade restrictions.
[United States and Israel]
Accused by Iran of conducting 'terrorist' strikes against civilian energy infrastructure to exert economic and social pressure.
// Quotes
“About 40% of the damaged capacity has now returned to service, and production in this part has resumed.”
“The complete reconstruction of the damaged sites is time-consuming and will require at least about two years.”
“The main objective of the attacks was to target vital infrastructure and ultimately put pressure on the Iranian people.”
