Turkey Begins Supplying Azerbaijani Gas, Electricity to Syria

Turkey will begin supplying natural gas and electricity to Syria starting August 2, with gas delivered through Turkey’s Kilis province to Aleppo as part of a swap agreement involving Azerbaijan. The initial supply of 6 million cubic meters of gas will support electricity generation in Syria, producing up to 1,200 megawatts, while Turkey will also directly contribute 500 megawatts to Syria’s energy grid. The project, financially backed by Qatar and potentially involving Azerbaijan’s SOCAR as a partner, was officially launched in a ceremony and marks a significant shift in Turkey's role in Syria from opposing forces during the civil war to cooperating with the Syrian government on reconstruction efforts. This trilateral collaboration highlights a new phase of regional energy cooperation and political alignment. The supply of gas from Azerbaijan to Syria via Turkey is a key element of this initiative, underscoring Turkey's growing influence in regional energy distribution. The announcement was confirmed by Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and reported by multiple news agencies.