Here’s the latest on Lavan refinery in Iran based on recent reporting.
In mid-April 2026, Iranian officials said the Lavan refinery on Lavan Island was damaged in attacks but expected to recover to about 70–80% of its pre-war capacity within one to two months, with some facilities potentially restarting within around 10 days of assessments being completed. This framing came from official Iranian sources and multiple media outlets at the time of the statements. [sources cited in reporting: Reuters-like summaries from state media outlets; see April 11–12, 2026 coverage]
Independent energy press and wire services reported that Iran described the refinery as attacked even as it pursued rapid restoration, while noting regional tensions and the closure of nearby energy chokepoints. These reports tended to emphasize ongoing uncertainty about actual restart timelines and the broader impact on fuel supply in the region.
Overall, the situation during that period pointed to a concerted emphasis from Tehran on resilience and quick recovery of fuel production, even as external observers questioned the speed and extent of restoration, given the conflict context and sanctions environment.
If you want, I can pull the most recent updates from major outlets (e.g., Reuters, Bloomberg, Xinhua) and summarize any new capacity targets or restart milestones with direct quotes. I can also share a short timeline of the reported events and map how the reported capacity figures evolved over the weeks after the attacks.
Iranian Deputy Oil Minister Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said that the war-damaged Lavan refinery will regain 80% of its pre-war capacity within one to two months, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday.
news.cgtn.comIran's deputy oil minister said that damaged energy facilities on the Gulf island of Lavan are expected to be restored to 70% to 80% of their previous capacity within two months, according to Iranian state media. The official, Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar, added that part of the Lavan refinery could res
www.wsj.comThe National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company says an oil refinery located on Iran’s Lavan Island came under attack on Wednesday morning, despite the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
www.presstv.irIranian Deputy Oil Minister Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said that the war-damaged Lavan refinery will regain 80% of its pre-war capacity within one to two months, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday.
news.cgtn.comIran's state-owned refiner NIORDC said a 55,000 b/d refinery on Lavan Island, south of the Iranian mainland, was attacked on Wednesday, hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire aimed at finalising a peace deal.
www.argusmedia.comIran's state-owned refiner NIORDC said a 55,000 b/d refinery on Lavan Island, south of the Iranian mainland, was attacked on Wednesday, hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire aimed at finalising a peace deal.
www.argusmedia.comTEHRAN, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Iranian deputy oil minister Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said that the war-damaged Lavan refinery will regain 80 percent of its pre-war capacity within one to two months, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday. Azimifar, who also heads the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, made the remarks during a visit to the refinery on Lavan Island in southern Iran, the report said.
english.news.cnTEHRAN, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Iranian deputy oil minister Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said that the war-damaged Lavan refinery will regain 80 percent of its pre-war capacity within one to two months, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday. Azimifar, who also heads the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, made the remarks during a visit to the refinery on Lavan Island in southern Iran, the report said.
english.news.cnThe assault on oil facilities comes just hours after agreeing to a two-week truce; no casualties reported, but tensions are rising in the region
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