Qatar Boosts Syria's Power Supply with Expanded Gas Delivery Scheme
The new deliveries will significantly enhance the Qatari scheme's generating capacity, increasing it to 800 megawatts per day. According to the Qatar Fund for Development, this expansion is crucial for addressing the severe energy crisis in Syria. The country has suffered from a 14-year civil war that devastated its power infrastructure, resulting in power cuts lasting up to 20 hours daily. Phased Implementation
The first phase of the Qatari initiative began in March, providing gas supplies for power generation through Jordan. This initial phase successfully delivered 400 megawatts of electricity per day. Now, with the new deliveries set to arrive at the Aleppo power station starting Saturday, the electricity will reach various cities and neighborhoods across Syria.
Qatar and Turkey remain among the leading foreign supporters of the Islamist-led interim government established in Syria after the overthrow of longtime president Bashar al-Assad in December. Their continued assistance highlights the ongoing commitment to stabilizing the region and improving living conditions for the Syrian people.
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