Algeria has announced plans to support Syria’s electricity sector and develop a comprehensive roadmap for broader cooperation, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mining.
The Algerian Minister of Energy and Mining, Mohamed Arkab, discussed strengthening bilateral energy ties during a phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Mohammed al-Bashir.
Their conversation focused on collaboration in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and network maintenance.
As part of its support, Algeria will send a team of experts from the state-owned utility company Sonelgaz to Syria. The team will assess sectoral challenges and propose a detailed action plan to improve power generation, infrastructure, and maintenance.
Algeria also offered to train Syrian energy professionals at Sonelgaz’s specialised institutions to promote knowledge transfer and capacity building.
Both sides expressed a shared commitment to expanding cooperation beyond electricity, with future engagements to include hydrocarbons, mining, and renewable energy.
They emphasised the need to turn the partnership into concrete, sustainable projects, supported by regular exchanges of experts and institutional visits.
Syria continues to experience chronic electricity shortages due to fuel scarcity, sanctions-related parts deficits, and infrastructure damage from the war. The country currently produces around 1,500 megawatts, well below the estimated 7,000 megawatts needed to meet basic demand.
