US diplomat: Azerbaijani gas flows to Syria, lighting up war-torn nation

US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack has announced that natural gas sourced from Azerbaijan will soon provide energy to five million homes across Syria, marking a major milestone in regional energy cooperation and humanitarian support.

In a statement published on his official account on the social platform X, Barrack expressed his appreciation to Qatar for financing the initiative, which aims to deliver reliable energy to war-torn Syrian communities, Caliber.Az reports.

🇸🇾 Heartfelt thanks to Qatar for fully funding a vital gas initiative for Syria. From Aug 2, Azerbaijan’s natural gas, delivered via Turkey, will power 800 MW, lighting up 5M homes. A profound step toward relief and stability at a critical moment. A bold demonstration by Qatar…

— Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) August 1, 2025

“Heartfelt thanks to Qatar for fully funding a vital gas initiative for Syria. From Aug 2, Azerbaijan’s natural gas, delivered via Turkey, will power 800 MW, lighting up 5M homes. A profound step toward relief and stability at a critical moment. A bold demonstration by Qatar and its leadership of partnership and friendship,” the post by the diplomat reads.

By Vafa Guliyeva