Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure
Summary
Two pipelines carrying gas and oil products in Syria were damaged in separate incidents, possibly sabotage attacks, according to state media. The Syrian government is working to repair the damage and restore its energy infrastructure amid ongoing challenges.Key Facts
- Two pipelines, one carrying gas and another carrying oil products, were damaged in separate incidents in Syria.
- The gas pipeline was damaged by what the Syrian Petroleum Company called a "sabotage attack."
- The oil products pipeline, running from Baniyas to Homs, had a hole that caused a fuel leak, possibly linked to an attempted fuel theft.
- Repair crews have isolated the damaged areas and started repairs while securing the surroundings.
- Gas supply to power stations continues through alternative routes, and domestic gas supplies were not affected.
- Several other attacks on Syria's oil and gas infrastructure have happened recently, including a fire on a gas pipeline and damage near Tal Hamis.
- Syrian authorities said some people involved in earlier sabotage attacks have been arrested.
- Syria is trying to restore its energy infrastructure and increase domestic oil production by restarting operations at oil fields and refineries.
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