Damaged Iranian Gas Refinery Unit Returns to Production

The second train of the sweetening unit at the Fajr-e Jam Gas Refining Company, which was damaged during the 12-day war, has returned to production in the presence of Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad. The rehabilitation project for the unit’s second train was completed and brought back online Monday with Paknejad attending the restart ceremony.

The train was damaged in June during the 12-day war. It was restored in a short time through round-the-clock efforts by specialists and employees at the Fajr-e Jam gas refinery and is now ready to operate at maximum capacity.

Oil Minister called the rapid restoration of a damaged unit at Fajr Jam Gas Refinery a key example of reliance on domestic expertise. “On days when every million cubic meters of gas is critically important due to energy imbalances and peak demand, bringing this unit back online provides a significant boost to the country,” Paknezhad said.

Paknezhad spoke Monday while inaugurating the repaired units damaged during the 12-day conflict. He expressed gratitude to Mousa Ahmadi, head of the Parliament’s Energy Committee, and recalled the tense days following the attack. “On the evening of June 14, we were informed that Fajr Jam had been targeted. The situation was extremely difficult, and it was unclear what we would face. We prepared ourselves for serious challenges,” he said.

He noted that two of the refinery’s eight units were damaged and that the extent of the losses was severe. “At that time, I could not believe that, through the dedication, determination, and expertise of our colleagues at the National Iranian Gas Company and Fajr Jam Refinery—formerly known as the Hazrat Vali Asr Refinery—we could repair the damage in such a short time. In roughly six months, one of the units was restored and returned to production,” Paknezhad said.
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Relying on Domestic Expertise

The minister emphasized the importance of restoring these units amid the current energy imbalance and high demand. “With this unit back online, part of our gas production returns to the network. I sincerely thank everyone involved and wish them the very best,” he said. Paknezhad stressed that wherever the oil industry has relied on the skills of Iranian engineers, specialists, and domestic contractors, significant achievements have followed. He cited the Fajr Jam unit’s quick restoration as a prime example. “At a time when every million cubic meters of gas is vital, bringing this unit back online is a major contribution to the country,” he said. - Shana