Two Syrian pipelines damaged in fresh blow to war-hit energy network
Two separate incidents involving damage to gas and petroleum pipelines in Syria have been reported, with authorities citing sabotage and potential fuel theft. These disruptions add to the ongoing challenges of rebuilding Syria's war-torn energy infrastructure.
Why it matters
Energy infrastructure stability is critical for Syria's economic recovery and the provision of basic services like electricity to its population.
Two pipelines carrying gas and petroleum products were damaged in separate incidents in Syria on Thursday, with one explosion triggering a fire and another causing a fuel leak, Syrian state media reported.According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), citing the state-owned Syrian Petroleum Company, an explosion struck the Jbessa gas pipeline in Hasakah province, while a separate leak was detected on the Baniyas-Homs petroleum-products pipeline near Homs.The explosion struck the Jbessa gas export pipeline in the al-Arabidi area of Hasakah province, setting the pipeline on fire. Emergency teams isolated the damaged section and shut valves to contain the blaze.The Syrian Petroleum Company described the incident as sabotage.
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