Syria

The visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Moscow confirms Russia's intention to consolidate its regional energy alliances, particularly in gas, amid a tense geopolitical and economic environment.
The end of subsidies and a dramatic rise in electricity prices in Syria are worsening poverty and fuelling public discontent, as the country begins reconstruction after more than a decade of war.

Jordan: exporting its electricity via Syria, operational levers and constraints

Jordan can export electricity if three conditions align: fuel availability for its power plants, measurable system surplus, and a functional transit framework via Syria to Lebanon with clear metering and settlement rules.
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Al-Harfi and SCLCO signed agreements with Syrian authorities to develop solar and wind capacity, amid an ongoing energy rapprochement between Riyadh and Damascus.
A Syrian vessel carrying 640,000 barrels of crude has docked in Italy, marking the country’s first oil shipment since the civil war began in 2011, amid partial easing of US sanctions.

Jordan ready to export electricity to Syria pending grid connections

Amman confirms its grid readiness to supply Syria during off-peak hours, pending completion of Syrian infrastructure.
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ACWA Power has signed an agreement with the Syrian Ministry of Energy to assess up to 2,500 MW of solar, wind and storage projects, along with a technical audit of the national grid and existing infrastructure.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has identified uranium particles of industrial origin in samples taken from a Syrian site suspected of hosting an undeclared nuclear reactor.

Iraq and Syria Revive Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline to Bypass Traditional Routes

Baghdad and Damascus intensify discussions to reactivate the 850 km pipeline closed since 2003, offering a Mediterranean alternative amid regional tensions and export blockages.
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Turkey has begun supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria, marking a key step in restoring Syria’s energy infrastructure heavily damaged by years of conflict.
The governments of Saudi Arabia and Syria conclude an unprecedented partnership covering oil, gas, electricity interconnection and renewable energies, with the aim of boosting their exchanges and investments in the energy sector.

Turkey plans to start gas supplies to Syria soon, says energy minister

Turkey has connected its gas grid to Syria’s and plans to begin supplying gas for power generation in the coming weeks, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
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After several months of interruption following a major political upheaval, Syria's Banias refinery has shipped its first cargo of refined products abroad, marking a partial revival of its energy sector.
Syria has signed a $7bn agreement with a consortium of companies from Qatar, Turkey and the United States to rebuild its national power sector.

Qatar begins supplying natural gas to Syria via Jordan

Qatar has started supplying natural gas to Syria via Jordan in order to alleviate electricity shortages and support the rebuilding of the country's energy infrastructure.
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The United Kingdom has removed 24 Syrian entities from its sanctions list, including the Central Bank, allowing for the resumption of financial and commercial activities. This decision forms part of a broader trend of easing restrictions on Syria.
After over a decade of restrictions, the European Union is beginning a gradual and conditional lifting of sanctions on Syria’s oil, gas, and financial sectors. A strategic move to support the country's reconstruction after the fall of the Assad regime.

Qatar pledges technical support to rebuild Syrian infrastructure

Qatar announces technical assistance to restore essential infrastructure in Syria, severely affected by years of conflict. This aid includes an energy contribution as well as support for the electricity sector, which is undergoing restructuring.
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Turkey Provides 58 GW of Electricity to Northern Syria in 2024
Turkey sends a delegation to Damascus to assess energy infrastructure and accelerate Syria's reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.