Qatar provides 400 megawatts of electricity daily to Syria, where authorities struggle to generate electricity.
Qatar has started offering natural gas to Syria through Jordan to tackle the country’s electricity shortage and power outages, reported by QNA.
In a statement issued Thursday, Qatar said the initiative will be working with the UN Development Programme as part of a signed deal with Jordan.
According to the agreement, Qatar will provide a natural gas supply. “It generates electricity from 400 megawatts of electricity every day, gradually increasing production at the Dayali power plant in Syria.”
Electricity is distributed to several Syrian cities, including the capital Damascus, Rif Dimashuk, Sweida, Dara, Al-Kunaitra, Homs, Hama, Tartas, Latakia, Aleppo and Deia Ez Zur.
“This initiative represents a crucial step in addressing the energy needs of Syrians and reflects the shared commitment among all stakeholders working together to work together for the benefit of the region.”
Syrian interim authorities have struggled to provide electricity to civilians since removing former President Bashar al-Assad in December, and much of the country’s infrastructure has been struck by more than 13 years of civil war.
Damascus previously received much of the oil that was used to generate electricity from Iran, but supplies were cut off after the removal of Al-Assad.
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