The island is best known for housing one of the largest oil terminals in the world. It handles the majority of crude oil exports. Kharg Island’s infrastructure includes massive oil storage tanks, jetties, and loading arms that operate continuously to export crude oil worldwide. Kharg Island has been strategically important for centuries, but its global prominence increased during the 20th century with the rise of the oil industry.
Although primarily industrial, Kharg Island has a small residential population, mostly consisting of workers and their families. Life on the island is closely tied to the oil industry, and access is often restricted due to its strategic importance. Environmental concerns include oil spills and industrial pollution, which have impacted local ecosystems.
