Syria and Turkey Sign Energy Agreement Aiming to Restore Power Supply by Year’s End
By Kardo Roj
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syria’s Minister of Energy, Mohammad al-Bashir, announced Thursday the signing of a joint cooperation agreement with Turkey to enhance energy infrastructure and supply, projecting the delivery of 1,000 megawatts of electricity to Syria by the end of 2025.
The agreement follows a high-level meeting in Damascus between Minister al-Bashir and his Turkish counterpart, Alparslan Bayraktar, during which both sides discussed mechanisms to boost bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
Speaking at a joint press conference following the signing ceremony, al-Bashir stated that work is underway to complete the connection of a 400-kilovolt transmission line linking Syria and Turkey. “We are moving forward with all technical and logistical procedures needed to activate the line, and we expect the interconnection to be operational before year’s end,” he said.
Bayraktar confirmed Turkey’s commitment to supporting Syria’s post-conflict reconstruction, particularly in the energy domain. “Since last December, Syria has intensified its efforts to rebuild critical sectors, with energy being a top priority,” the Turkish minister said.
He added that, under the agreement, Turkey will supply Syria with two million cubic meters of natural gas daily in addition to the 1,000 megawatts of electricity. The deliveries aim to address chronic power shortages across the country, particularly in urban centers and infrastructure-dependent regions.
While the agreement signals a significant shift in Syrian-Turkish relations, details regarding the geographic scope of the electricity distribution and the management of cross-border infrastructure have not yet been made public.
Electricity shortages have plagued Syria for over a decade, especially in areas previously affected by conflict. In the northeast, regions governed by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) have worked to rehabilitate local power grids through limited internal resources and international assistance. The potential extension of national grid capabilities could influence stability and daily life in these areas, depending on implementation and political arrangements.
Officials did not clarify whether the energy agreement includes provisions for service expansion into regions currently outside direct government control, including territories secured by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). However, observers note that energy access remains a critical component of national recovery and regional cooperation.
This agreement comes amid a broader trend of regional normalization following recent diplomatic overtures between Damascus and several neighboring states. The energy accord may mark one of the most concrete steps in economic re-engagement between Syria and Turkey since the conflict began.
No timeline was provided for the next phase of implementation, but both ministers indicated that technical teams from both countries will begin coordination immediately.