TEHRAN – The head of Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) said his company is implementing new projects to improve oil export infrastructure at Kharg Island, IRNA reported.

During a visit to the Kharg Island western wharf, Abbas Asadrouz emphasized the strategic importance of strengthening the export infrastructure in Kharg Island and said: “The repair and renovation project of the island’s western wharf is a big step in developing the country's oil exports.”

According to the official, renovation of the mentioned wharf, in addition to improving safety, productivity, and efficiency, will transform the country's oil export infrastructure.

With the start of executive operations of the mentioned project in the near future, it is expected that the operational capacity of the western wharf will increase significantly and the country's oil export facilities will be more prepared to create new strategic opportunities for the country.

Kharg Island is a continental island in the Persian Gulf south of Iran. The island is located 25 km (16 mi) off the coast of Iran and 483 km (300 mi) northwest of the Strait of Hormuz.

Administered by the adjacent coastal Bushehr Province, Kharg Island provides a seaport for the export of oil and extends Iranian territorial sea claims into the Persian Gulf oil fields.

Due to its close distance to oilfield regions, its good offshore position, and suitable depth for gigantic oil vessel berthing, Kharg Island oil terminal has been recognized as one of the country’s most suitable places for crude oil export and loading sites.

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