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Khaberni
22-05-2025
- Business
- Khaberni
Syrian Energy Minister: Turkey to Start Supplying Syria with Gas in June
Khaberni - The Syrian Energy Minister, Mohammed Al-Bashir, said on Thursday that Turkey will begin supplying Syria with gas starting from next June. The minister mentioned during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart that Syria suffers from a severe shortage of electricity, and that both countries are working on completing the gas pipeline that connects them. The minister expects the electrical interconnection line with Turkey to be operational by the end of this year. On his part, the Turkish Energy Minister, Alb Arslan Berqdar, said that Turkey will provide Syria with 1000 megawatts of electricity, and it will also supply it with two million cubic meters of gas daily.
Leaders
05-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Enhancing Energy Cooperation: Syria to Import Electricity from Turkiye
The Syrian Energy Minister said that his country would import electricity from Türkiye and rehabilitate Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline, according to Arab News. Currently, the Syrian government is finalizing a deal to import electricity from Turkiye via a 400-kilovolt high-voltage transmission line that links the two countries. As for towns in northern Syria, Mohammed Al-Bashir noted that the government is developing another 80-megawatt transmission line between Turkiye's Reyhanli district and Syria's Harem region. 'Additionally, we are working to rehabilitate the natural gas pipeline connecting Kilis and Aleppo,' two cities in southern Turkiye and northern Syria, Al-Bashir added. Importantly, the pipeline could supply 6 million cubic meters of gas per day to Syria's power generation stations. Consequently, this step will strengthen Syria's energy situation. During a meeting with the Turkish side, the minister also discussed the possibility of mining Syria's mineral deposits, such as phosphate and lithium. Furthermore, they delved into the prospect of exploring natural gas in the country's national waters. In this context, Al-Bashir urged Turkish companies to consider investment in exploring Syria's oil and natural gas potential, developing power lines and plants, and rebuilding refineries and transportation systems. Related Topics: Syrian Druze Clerics Head to Israel for Pilgrimage Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strike Near Syrian Presidential Palace GCC Supports Syrian Efforts to Maintain Peace, Security Short link : Post Views: 16
Arab News
04-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Syria to import electricity from Turkiye, rehabilitate Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline
LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic will import electricity from Turkiye and rehabilitate a natural gas pipeline connecting two border regions, the country's energy minister said on Sunday. Mohammed Al-Bashir stated that Damascus is finalizing an agreement to import electricity from Turkiye via a 400-kilovolt high-voltage transmission line that links the two countries. Al-Bashir stated that the government is developing another 80-megawatt transmission line between Turkiye's Reyhanli district and Syria's Harem region to supply electricity to towns in northern Syria. 'Additionally, we are working to rehabilitate the natural gas pipeline connecting Kilis and Aleppo,' two cities in southern Turkiye and northern Syria, the minister added. 'Once operational, (the pipeline) could supply 6 million cubic meters of gas per day to Syria's power generation stations, significantly improving our energy situation,' he added in a statement to the SANA news agency. The minister said he discussed with the Turkish side the possibility of mining Syria's mineral deposits, such as phosphate and lithium, and the prospect of exploring natural gas in the country's national waters. He urged Turkish companies to invest in exploring Syria's oil and natural gas potential, upgrading power lines and plants, and rebuilding refineries and transportation systems.
Arab News
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Syrian prime minister lauds Saudi Arabia's humanitarian program
RIYADH: Syrian Arab Republic Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Bashir met a volunteer team from Saudi aid agency KSrelief led by Volunteer Programs Director Dr. Ali bin Saad Al-Qarni. During the meeting in Damascus, they discussed developments in the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program, which supports Syrians through 104 campaigns in medical and surgical specialties, training and education, and economic empowerment, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Syrian prime minister expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia, led by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for KSrelief's generous humanitarian aid. Al-Bashir also praised the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program's effective role in assisting the Syrian people, the SPA reported. The KSrelief team, in turn, thanked the Syrian government for facilitating the program's work, highlighting the Kingdom's commitment to supporting Syrians through a range of humanitarian and relief initiatives. Meanwhile, a convoy of 60 aid trucks, part of the Saudi humanitarian operation by KSrelief, passed through the Jouf region on Tuesday en route to Syria through the Al-Haditha border crossing, the SPA reported. Loaded with food, relief supplies and shelter materials, the convoy was warmly received by locals in Jouf, who provided support under the guidance of Jouf Gov. Prince Faisal bin Nawaf. The KSrelief team expressed gratitude to the governor and the people of Jouf for their hospitality, the SPA said. The humanitarian operation reflects Saudi Arabia's efforts to assist people in times of crisis.
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Syrian Prime Minister Meets with KSrelief Volunteer Team in Damascus
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Bashir received in Damascus on Tuesday the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) volunteer team headed by Volunteer Programs Director Dr. Ali bin Saad Al-Qarni. The officials discussed the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program to help Syrians that is being implemented through 104 campaigns in medical and surgical specialties, training and educational programs, and economic empowerment. Bashir expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia, led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the generous humanitarian aid provided by KSrelief. He underlined the effective role of the Saudi Amal Volunteer Program in helping the Syrian people. The KSrelief team expressed its deep gratitude for the facilities provided by the Syrian government to implement the Saudi program, saying that the Kingdom is keen to help the Syrian people through various humanitarian and relief programs and projects.
