Egypt has signed memoranda of understanding with Syria to cooperate on supplying natural gas for electricity generation and meeting the country’s petroleum product needs, Egypt’s petroleum ministry said. The agreements form part of Cairo’s broader push to deepen regional energy cooperation and expand its role as a gas hub in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Under the arrangements, Syria is expected to receive gas either through regasification vessels or via existing gas transportation networks, although the ministry did not disclose volumes or timelines. Timeslive said the MoUs also provide a framework for cooperation on rehabilitating parts of Syria’s damaged energy infrastructure, which has struggled to meet demand after years of conflict, as highlighted by Egypt’s petroleum ministry.
Energy sector observers note that the deal could help ease chronic power shortages in Syria while reinforcing Egypt’s strategy of leveraging its liquefaction and export capacity to supply neighbouring markets. The agreement aligns with Egypt’s recent regional gas initiatives aimed at boosting cross-border energy integration, as reported by Reuters.
