ALGIERS, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Algeria announced on Wednesday plans to support Syria's electricity sector and develop a comprehensive cooperation roadmap, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Energy and Mining.
The statement revealed that Algerian Minister of Energy and Mining Mohamed Arkab held a phone conversation with Syrian energy chief Mohammed al-Bashir to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Their talks highlighted cooperation on electricity production, transmission, distribution, and network maintenance. As part of its support, Algeria will dispatch a team of experts from the state-owned gas and electricity distribution company Sonelgaz to Syria to assess the sector's challenges and propose a detailed action plan for improving power generation, infrastructure, and equipment maintenance.
Algeria has also offered to host Syrian specialists for training programs in electricity and gas at Sonelgaz's specialized institutes, fostering knowledge exchange and local capacity building.
Both sides expressed a shared commitment to expanding cooperation into other key sectors, including hydrocarbons, mining, and renewable energy.
They also stressed the importance of translating the partnership into tangible, sustainable projects while increasing expert exchanges and institutional visits.
Syria has faced severe electricity shortages for years due to fuel deficits, spare parts shortages caused by Western sanctions, and war-related infrastructure damage. The country now generates just 1,500 megawatts of electricity, far below the 7,000 megawatts needed to meet basic demand. Enditem
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