QFFD launches second phase of electric power support in Syria
Doha
In line with the directives of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and as a continuation of the State of Qatar's efforts to support its brothers in the Syrian Arab Republic, the Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) has announced the launch of the second phase of electricity support, with a capacity of 800 megawatts. This initiative comes as part of the collaboration between the QFFD and the Syrian Ministry of Energy.
The second phase will begin on August 2, 2025, and will last for a full year, providing power supplies routed through Azerbaijan and Turkiye to the Syrian Arab Republic. The supplies will be received starting at the Aleppo power station and will be distributed across various cities and neighbourhoods in Syria.
This support will help increase electricity supply to 5 hours per day, representing a 40 percent daily improvement for more than 5 million subscribers in Syria. It will also enhance energy sustainability in commercial areas, factories, and Utilities.
The first phase of the project, implemented with a capacity of 400 megawatts, significantly contributed to stabilizing the power grid, supporting the industrial sector, and increasing operating hours in vital areas from 16 to 24 hours per day.
Thus, the total contributions of QFFD to the electricity sector in the Syrian Arab Republic have reached over $760 million, reaffirming the State of Qatar's steadfast commitment to supporting the brotherly Syrian people and strengthening vital infrastructure to ensure a safe and dignified life for citizens.
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