Production levels, ongoing projects and progress in rebuilding damaged refineries were reviewed Monday at a meeting chaired by Farrokh Alikhani, who oversees executive affairs and integrated planning at the National Iranian Oil Co.

The meeting was attended by Reza Kheilai, the company’s director of oil and gas production supervision; Touraj Dehqani, CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Co.; and other senior officials from both companies. Participants discussed measures to prepare for maximum gas output during the winter months.

The status of gas extraction from the shared South Pars field, which supplies more than 70% of Iran’s natural gas, was another key topic, along with production plans in light of challenges stemming from recent wars.

Alikhani highlighted South Pars’ strategic role in Iran’s economy and energy security and praised the continuous efforts of Pars Oil and Gas Co. employees and specialists. He stressed the need to maintain the pace of operations to achieve maximum gas production during the cold season.

He added that Acting Oil Minister Hamid Bovard was closely monitoring ongoing activities and said the National Iranian Oil Co. would provide full support for production and reconstruction efforts at South Pars.

Kheilai also underscored the field’s central role in supplying Iran with natural gas, describing maximum production as a key Oil Ministry priority in meeting public needs. He reaffirmed the National Iranian Oil Co.’s commitment to supporting those efforts.

Dehghani presented a detailed report on current gas production operations and reconstruction plans for damaged refineries at Phases 4 and 5, Phases 9 and 10, and Phase 14 of South Pars.

He said the gradual restoration of damaged processing trains was underway, with contractors working around the clock to help restore gas supplies to the national network.

According to the report, five South Pars refineries were targeted in attacks during the 12-day war and the Ramadan war. Reconstruction work is continuing to restore the facilities and return gas production capacity to its maximum level.