Reza Sepahvand said the ministry's performance should be viewed positively across key sectors, including oil and gas production, fuel supply and exports. He said that after the end of the United States' unjust naval blockade, the ministry restored oil exports in less than a month, with significant volumes shipped from Kharg Island and other ports.
Sepahvand said that despite damage to some phases of the South Pars gas field, the ministry took effective measures to sustain gas production. As a result, he said, fuel supplies for power plants and natural gas deliveries to households have continued without major disruptions.
He added that coordination between the Oil Ministry and the Energy Ministry, under the oversight of Parliament's Energy Committee, helped manage production losses resulting from enemy attacks. The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company also increased fuel deliveries to power plants, while fuel supply plans for the coming months, particularly the winter season, have already been prepared.
Sepahvand emphasized the Oil Ministry's central role in maintaining the country's energy security, noting that timely gas deliveries are essential for electricity generation. He said the ministry has so far prevented fuel shortages at power plants despite the challenging conditions.
He also said the ministry has earned positive marks for its response over the past five months, including efforts to restore damaged energy facilities. According to Sepahvand, contractors have begun reconstruction work, and there are currently no major disruptions to the country's energy production.
Most of Iran's petrochemical plants are operating normally and have not experienced significant production issues, he said. He added that Parliament's Energy Commission has intensified its oversight and continues to assess the ministry's overall performance favorably.
Sepahvand acknowledged that wartime conditions inevitably create challenges and invite criticism but said cooperation among government institutions and stakeholders remains essential to addressing ongoing issues.
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