In implementation of the directives of His Highness the Emir,Qatar Fund for Development announces the launch of the second phase of electric power support in Syria.

In line with the directives of His Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar, As a continuation of the State of Qatar’s efforts to support its brothers in the Syrian Arab Republic in the electricity sector, the Qatar Fund for Development has announced the launch of the second phase of electricity support, with a capacity of 800 megawatts. This initiative comes as part of the collaboration between the Qatar Fund for Development and the Syrian Ministry of Energy.

The second phase will begin on August 2, 2025, and will last for a full year, providing electricity supplies routed through Azerbaijan and Turkey to the Syrian Arab Republic. The supplies will be received starting at the Aleppo power station and will be distributed across various cities and neighborhoods in Syria.

This support will contribute to increasing electricity supply to 5 hours per day, representing a 40% daily improvement for more than 5 million subscribers in Syria. It will also enhance energy sustainability in commercial areas, factories, and service sectors.

It is worth noting that the first phase of the project, implemented with a capacity of 400 megawatts, significantly contributed to stabilizing the power grid, supporting the industrial sector, and increasing operating hours in vital areas from 16 to 24 hours per day.

Thus, the total contributions of Qatar Fund for Development to the electricity sector in the Syrian Arab Republic have reached over 760 million USD, reaffirming the State of Qatar’s steadfast commitment to supporting the brotherly Syrian people and strengthening vital infrastructure to ensure a safe and dignified life for citizens.

• Geography Syrian Arab Republic
• Timeline 2025