Discussions Underway for Gas Turbine Deliveries to Syria in $7 Billion Energy Project Led by Qatar

Sources have reported to Reuters that discussions are taking place between Syrian authorities and the American company General Electric Vernova, as well as the German firm Siemens Energy, concerning the delivery of gas turbines as part of a $7 billion initiative aimed at revitalizing Syria's energy sector.

This ambitious project is part of international efforts to rebuild Syria's infrastructure, which has been severely damaged by years of conflict, and is spearheaded by the Qatari company Power International Holding.

According to reports, the project includes the construction of four gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 4,000 megawatts, as well as a solar facility with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts. There is also potential for collaboration in developing critical electricity infrastructure in Syria.

In this context, Siemens Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to energy supply stability. The company stated, "Siemens Energy has confirmed its readiness to offer its technical expertise to support energy supply stability, although no contracts have been signed yet."

So far, no financial details regarding the turbine supply contracts have been disclosed, and a timeline for final agreement signing has not been established.

These negotiations are occurring alongside announcements from other American companies, such as Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy, and Argent LNG, regarding investment plans in Syria's oil and gas sector.

The success of these discussions could pave the way for Siemens Energy and General Electric Vernova to become among the first Western companies to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria's energy sector, particularly following the easing of U.S. sanctions against Damascus earlier this year.

Syria is currently facing a severe energy crisis due to the 14-year civil war. Data indicates that the country's gas production has plummeted from 8.7 billion cubic meters in 2011 to approximately 3 billion cubic meters in 2023. Additionally, the energy infrastructure has suffered significant damage, prompting the country to recently import gas from Azerbaijan and Qatar to meet part of its local demand.