In Syria, after a long hiatus, the first oil export was carried out. According to the Ministry of Energy, surplus natural resources exceeding the country’s domestic needs were directed to the international market.
Through the port of Tartus, 600,000 barrels of crude oil were loaded onto the Nissos Christiana tanker and delivered to the international trading company B Serve Energy. Officials assessed this process as an important stage in testing Syria’s energy infrastructure.
Riyad al-Jubassi, a representative of the Ministry of Energy, emphasized that the exported oil was extracted from local fields and processed at the Baniyas and Homs refineries. According to him, this operation indicates that Syria’s production capacity is being restored.
The head of the Syrian Oil Transport Company, Maan Pasha, also noted that the resumption of exports could become an important turning point for the sector after many years of obstacles. In his opinion, this shipment is significant not only economically, but also demonstrates how effectively the transport and port infrastructure is functioning.
For reference: before 2011, Syria exported an average of 380,000 barrels of oil per day. However, as a result of the civil war and international sanctions, exports almost completely stopped.
Thus, today’s shipment is seen not only as a response to economic needs, but also as a strategically important step for the entire country.
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