16:49 - 24.07.2025

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July 24, Fineko/abc.az. Azerbaijani gas supplies to Syria are scheduled to begin on August 1 through Turkey via the Kilis pipeline, ABC.AZ reports, referring to the Turkish media.

"In Turkey, the gas pipeline was extended from Kilis to the Syrian border. The technical connections of the pipeline have been completed on the Syrian side. BOTAŞ, together with SOCAR, is conducting final tests and inspections before launching the natural gas supply, scheduled for August 1," the media says.

At the first stage, supplies will total 1.2 bcm of gas a year, which will be used to generate electricity at power plants in Aleppo and Homs.

"All preparations for gas supplies ended with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between SOCAR and Syria last week.

In addition, geological exploration of oil and gas, as well as implementation of petrochemical projects in the northeastern regions of Syria are planned within cooperation between BOTAŞ and SOCAR.