Qatar announces second phase of electricity boost to Syria

Doha: In line with the directives of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as a continuation of the State of Qatar s efforts to support its bro...

Doha: In line with the directives of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as a continuation of the State of Qatar’s efforts to support its brothers in the Syrian Arab Republic in the electricity sector, 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.