Damascus, Syria – Syria’s Ministry of Energy announced Saturday the start of natural gas imports from Azerbaijan through Turkey, marking a new phase in regional energy cooperation.
According to Syrian energy spokesperson Ahmad Al-Suleiman, this initiative aims to support long-term stability and sustainable development. The gas is delivered via Turkey and enters Syria near the Aleppo countryside.
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that the electricity exports to Syria are being routed through eight points, with export capacity expected to increase by 25% initially and eventually double. Up to 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas could be exported annually, enough to meet the electricity needs of 5 million Syrian households.
The Syrian Gas Company director Youssef al-Youssef confirmed that gas began flowing at a rate of 745,000 cubic meters per day, which will increase to 3.4 million within a week. This transition enables the Aleppo power station to shift from fuel oil to gas-based production.
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Electricity Transport and Distribution Authority Director Khaled Abu Di said Syria’s grid will gain 500–700 megawatts of added capacity by August 7, rising to 800 MW when southern regions begin receiving gas. Power distribution will be managed to ensure equitable access and reduce regional energy disparities.
The government also confirmed that all additional electricity generated from Azerbaijani gas will directly benefit residential sectors, potentially increasing supply by up to 5 hours daily.
