Historical Organization
Iranian Petroleum Ministry
Iranian Petroleum Ministry
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Organization Timeline
Iran introduces gasoline rationing
đź“… 3 October 1986Gasoline rationing took effect with monthly limits of 60 liters for large vehicles and 40 for smaller ones. The oil minister described the measure as temporary protection for strategic fuel stocks.
MEES reports a Saipem contract for an export pipeline
📅 7 March 1988MEES reported Saipem awarded the northern section of a planned Gurreh–Bandar Taheri oil pipeline. Iran sought a new export route as attacks exposed existing terminals and transport facilities.
Iran says the alternative export pipeline will continue
đź“… 17 August 1988Aghazadeh said Iran would continue a pipeline project intended to reach beyond Hormuz despite peace negotiations. Export-route security remained a priority as the war approached a ceasefire.
MEES reports plans to rebuild Abadan’s refinery
đź“… 29 August 1988MEES reported plans to restore the war-devastated Abadan refinery. Rebuilding energy infrastructure was an immediate economic task after the August ceasefire.
Iran announces Abadan’s first-phase restart
đź“… 1 April 1989Iran announced commissioning of the first phase of the rebuilt Abadan refinery. Partial restoration returned domestic refining capacity after years of wartime damage.