Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, speaking Sunday during a meeting with executives and senior managers of the National Iranian Gas Company, praised oil industry workers for their honorable performance during the conflict. He said their efforts should be documented and preserved as part of the country’s history.

Paknejad also commemorated those killed in the war, including the martyred Leader of the revolution, military commanders, and civilians. He accused Israel and the United States of violating humanitarian principles during the conflict.

He said operational staff across the oil sector’s four main companies worked tirelessly under difficult conditions, with managers standing alongside frontline workers. He specifically thanked employees of the NIGC for maintaining gas supply and responding to emergency situations at damaged sites.

Paknejad highlighted round-the-clock efforts across the sector, including at gas-compression stations, pipelines and emergency response units, noting that many of these efforts remained out of public view despite their importance.

He said the beginning of the Iranian year 1405 marked a significant step toward victory, adding that, according to international think tanks, Iran’s response to the conflict demonstrated the emergence of a new power.

Paknejad also pointed to public demonstrations during the conflict, saying widespread civilian participation played a role alongside military actions.

He called on oil industry workers to prepare for an intensive reconstruction phase, stressing the need for increased productivity, efficient allocation of financial resources, avoidance of unnecessary spending, and stronger inter-sector cooperation.

The minister cited cooperation between gas transmission teams and fuel distribution units during an attack on the Rey oil depot, saying swift action prevented disruptions in fuel supply and kept service stations operational.

Paknejad said that, for the first time, the NIGC has been tasked with restoring two gas refineries in Asalouyeh. He described the project as more complex than previous repair efforts, including work on the Fajr Jam refinery, and as an opportunity to demonstrate the company’s capabilities in large-scale projects.

Saeid Tavakoli, managing director of the NIGC, also praised the ministry’s leadership during the conflict, saying Paknejad maintained a constant presence and held daily meetings to ensure coordinated decision-making. He said these efforts helped sustain gas and fuel supply and maintain oil exports under challenging conditions.

Tavakoli added that crisis management measures, including frequent coordination meetings and gas consumption controls, ensured uninterrupted gas delivery despite damage to facilities.

At the end of the meeting, senior managers of the NIGC expressed appreciation for the ministry’s trust in assigning the refinery reconstruction project and said they are committed to completing it as quickly as possible.