Syria Launches Gas Field Project with Saudi Firm ADES to Boost Production

Syria's state-run Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) has launched a gas field development project with Saudi energy services company ADES in the central province of Homs, marking another major Gulf-backed investment to revive the country's energy sector after years of conflict.

According to local reports, the work has commenced after project sites were officially handed over to ADES under an implementation agreement signed on April 5.

The project aims to increase gas production from the targeted fields by 25 percent within the first six months and by 50 percent by the middle of 2027, lifting total output to around 4 million cubic metres of natural gas per day. The additional gas is expected to be used primarily for electricity generation, helping ease Syria's chronic power shortages.

SPC Deputy Executive Director for Exploration and Production Walid al-Youssef said that the partnership also includes technology transfer and training programmes for Syrian engineers and technical staff to strengthen the country's gas industry.

The initiative is the latest in a series of Gulf-backed investments following the political transition in Syria after the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Since assuming office, President Ahmed al-Sharaa has sought foreign investment to rebuild the country's infrastructure and energy sector after the gradual lifting of Western sanctions.

Energy has emerged as a key area of regional cooperation. In May 2025, a consortium led by Qatar-based UCC Holding signed a USD 7 billion agreement to construct four combined-cycle gas-fired power plants with a combined capacity of around 4 GW, along with a 1 GW solar power project, to help restore Syria's electricity network.

Saudi Arabia and Syria also signed a memorandum of understanding in July 2025 covering cooperation in oil and gas, petrochemicals, electricity development, renewable energy and regional power grid integration.

The United Arab Emirates has also expanded its involvement. UAE-based Dana Gas signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian government in November 2025 to evaluate and potentially redevelop several gas fields, including the Abu Rabah field, one of the country's largest. In December 2025, several Saudi energy companies entered agreements with SPC for gas field development and technical services.

Syria is seeking to rebuild domestic gas production to meet rising energy demand. Government officials estimate natural gas demand at around 23 million cubic metres per day, while current domestic production stands at only 7-8 million cubic metres per day, significantly below pre-war levels of nearly 22 million cubic metres per day.

The country is estimated to hold approximately 2.5 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves and 8.5-9 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves, offering significant potential for future energy development as reconstruction efforts continue.