In the 21st century, Iran began implementing new enterprise modernization programs. One of the largest projects was a program to increase processing depth and boost gasoline production. These measures were especially important under international sanctions that restricted fuel imports. Developing domestic refining capacity allowed the country to reduce dependence on external supplies.

The enterprise retained its significance as one of the key elements of Iran's oil industry and a symbol of the country's recovery after the devastating war, while the memory of the defense of Abadan remains an important part of Iranian historical identity. In the official discourse of the "sacred defense," the city is often mentioned as one of the symbols of resilience and resistance.