In a significant move to aid Syria’s post-war recovery, Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced plans to supply electricity to the war-torn nation. A delegation from Turkey has already been dispatched to Damascus to address the acute power shortages plaguing the country.
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Bayraktar highlighted the severe decline in Syria’s electricity production, stating that the nation’s power capacity, which stood at 8,500 megawatts before the war, has now plummeted to just 3,500 megawatts. This drastic reduction has left a majority of Syrians reliant on costly and less reliable generator power.
The country’s electricity generation capacity has significantly dropped from a pre-war peak of around 8,500 megawatts to an estimated 3,500 megawatts.
The Turkish minister outlined a strategy that includes not only immediate electricity exports to alleviate the current crisis but also long-term plans to utilize Syria’s untapped oil and gas resources as part of the country’s reconstruction efforts.
This initiative follows Turkey’s recent diplomatic moves, including the reopening of its embassy in Damascus, signaling a commitment to further assist in rebuilding Syria’s shattered infrastructure. The move also reflects Turkey’s broader intention to play a pivotal role in stabilizing and developing the region post-conflict.
