The Azerbaijani gas pumped for electricity generation "does not meet the operational specifications of Syrian gas turbines, in terms of its gas mixture," sources operating in the Energy Ministry told Zaman al-Wasl.
This has led to a decrease in the actual output of generation and a failure to achieve the desired energy output from the pumping process.
The technical sources explained that the problem is not only related to the quality of the gas, but also to the "lack of regular maintenance of the turbines," as they have not been rehabilitated in more than 15 years, despite the fact that their operation requires a "full overhaul" before introducing any new type of fuel.
This process requires more than a year and a half, and is supervised exclusively by experts from the manufacturing company, which has not yet occurred.
The sources warned of the possibility of "further decline in the performance of the turbines with the onset of winter," as a result of increased pressure on the grid and decreased operating efficiency in low temperatures.
The Ministry of Energy issued a statement, through the Director of Government Communications and Official Spokesperson, Ahmed Al-Sulaiman, stating that the introduction of Azerbaijani gas into the system "has achieved a noticeable improvement in generation over the past few days." However, it acknowledged a "malfunction in the compressors at the Tuwainan station" that led to a temporary decline in production.
The statement added that "Ministry staff are working to repair the compressors to restore operation soon," noting that improving the electricity situation "requires continuous time and effort due to the deterioration of the infrastructure, network losses, and excess consumption."
The Ministry of Energy concluded that efforts are ongoing to expand domestic gas production and search for additional supply sources, with the goal of gradually stabilizing the electricity supply.
By Al-Hussein Al-Shishakli
Zaman Al Wasl
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