Qatar has officially begun supplying natural gas to Syria through Jordan, marking a significant move to support economic recovery and infrastructure development in the war-torn country.
According to Qatar’s official news agency (QNA), this initiative follows the directives of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and aims to address Syria’s severe electricity shortage while improving energy infrastructure performance.
Gas Supplies to Increase Syria’s Electricity Production
The Qatar Fund for Development announced that Qatari natural gas supplies will initially generate up to 400 megawatts of electricity per day, with plans to gradually increase production capacity at the Deir Ali power plant in Syria.
Electricity generated from these supplies will be distributed across several Syrian cities, including:
-Damascus and its countryside
-Sweida, Daraa, and Quneitra
-Homs and Hama
-Tartous and Latakia
-Aleppo and Deir ez-Zor
Syrian Officials Confirm Energy Sector Boost
Syrian Electricity Minister Omar Shaqrouq confirmed to SANA that Qatar will provide 2 million cubic meters of natural gas per day, significantly improving electricity availability.
“This contribution will increase power supply by an average of two to four hours per day,” Shaqrouq stated, adding that the gas will be transported through the Arab Gas Pipeline via Jordan.
Qatar Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with Syria Post-Assad
This energy deal comes amid strengthening Qatari-Syrian relations, following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
Qatar was the second country after Turkey to reopen its embassy in Damascus, a major shift after Doha severed diplomatic ties in 2011 during the Syrian uprising. Unlike other Arab nations that re-engaged with Assad in 2023, Qatar did not normalize ties until his removal from power.
In January 2025, Emir Sheikh Tamim became the first head of state to visit post-Assad Damascus, pledging to support Syria’s reconstruction efforts.
Qatar’s Vision for Regional Cooperation
Fahd bin Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, emphasized the strategic importance of this initiative.
“This represents a pivotal step in meeting the energy needs of the Syrian people and reflects a shared commitment to regional cooperation,” Al-Sulaiti stated.
As Syria moves forward with reconstruction, Qatar’s gas supply deal is expected to play a crucial role in stabilizing the country’s energy sector and supporting its economic revival.
