Gas transported from Azerbaijan will be delivered to Syria this week, announced Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar.

“We have signed a swap agreement with Azerbaijan. Under this agreement, gas exported from Azerbaijan will be transferred via Kilis to Syria, specifically to Damascus,” said Minister Bayraktar. “On August 2, we will hold a ceremony in Kilis together with our counterparts from Azerbaijan, Syria, and Qatar.”

He further explained that the exported gas will be used for electricity generation in Syria. “With 6 million cubic meters of gas to be exported to Syria, it will be possible to generate 1,200 megawatts of electricity daily. This will help supply fuel to Syria’s existing energy infrastructure,” the minister added.

Currently, electricity in Syria is available for only 3 to 4 hours a day. With this new supply, that figure is expected to increase to 10 hours per day, significantly improving the quality of life for residents.