Syria to Receive Power Generation Ships from Turkey and Qatar
Syria will soon receive two electricity-generating ships from Turkey and Qatar, as announced by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on Tuesday.
According to Khaled Abu Di, the Director General of the General Establishment for Electricity Transmission and Distribution, these ships will generate 800 megawatts, which constitutes half of Syria’s current electricity production. This development is expected to increase the electricity share for citizens by approximately 50%.
Abu Di further stated, “Work is currently underway to secure transmission lines to receive the electric current from where the ships will dock, and transmission lines will be extended from there to the nearest substation to connect to the national grid.”
This initiative comes after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the issuance of a general license for Syria, allowing it to conduct transactions with government institutions, as well as certain energy and personal remittance transactions, while maintaining a ban on dealings with Iran and Russia.
The Treasury Department emphasized that this step paves the way for improving living
conditions in the country, with the license effective for six months, subject to on-the-ground
assessment.
Informed sources have also suggested that the United States is soon expected to announce an
easing of restrictions on humanitarian aid and other essential services like electricity to Syria,
while keeping stringent sanctions in place.
The decision by President Joe Biden’s administration sends a goodwill signal to Syria’s new
rulers, aiming to lay groundwork for better living conditions in the war-torn nation, while
cautiously moving to maintain U.S. influence.
