Iran says half of South Pars gas field capacity restored after damage

Iran's deputy oil minister for planning said that about 50 percent of the damaged capacity at the South Pars gas field has returned to service by the end of the Iranian month of Shahrivar, corresponding to September 22, and that production in that section has resumed.

The official said the planned program for restoring capacity has been achieved, and that all planned programs will be carried out before the start of winter. The statement did not provide further details on the extent of the damage or the specific causes.

South Pars is a major natural gas field that Iran shares with Qatar in the Persian Gulf. It is a key source of the country's gas production. The restoration of part of its capacity comes as Iran prepares for the winter season, when demand for gas typically rises.

According to Mehr News, the deputy oil minister's remarks indicate that efforts to bring the field back to full capacity are ongoing, with the remaining work scheduled to be completed ahead of winter.