The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Damascus announced on Friday the launch of the second phase of the project to support the electricity sector in Syria, within the framework of cooperation between the Qatar Fund for Development and the Syrian Ministry of Energy.
The embassy stated in an official statement that the new phase will begin on Sunday, and will continue for a full year, with a capacity of up to 800 megawatts.
Electric supplies will be delivered via lines passing through Azerbaijan and Turkey to Syria, where they will be received at the Aleppo power plant, prior to distribution to various Syrian cities and neighborhoods.
According to the statement, this support will contribute to increasing the number of hours of electricity supply to approximately five hours per day, equivalent to a 40 percent daily improvement, benefiting more than five million subscribers across Syria.
The first phase of the project was implemented with a capacity of 400 megawatts, significantly contributing to the stability of the electricity grid and supporting the industrial sector. It also increased the number of operating hours in vital areas from 16 to 24 hours per day.
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 Qatar Fund for Development and the Syrian Ministry of Energy.
The second phase will begin on August 2, 2025, and will last for a full year, providing electricity 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 neighborhoods 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.
It is worth noting that 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.
The initiative comes as part of an agreement signed by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Jordan, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme to provide operational support if and when needed.
The first phase was aimed at distributing electricity to several Syrian cities, including Damascus, Rif Dimashq, As Suwayda, Daraa, Al Qunaitra, Homs, Hama, Tartus, Latakia, Aleppo, and Deir ez-Zur, contributing to the improvement of basic services and enhancing the stability of affected communities.
Thus, the total contributions of Qatar Fund for Development to the electricity sector in Syria have reached over $760 million.
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