Reduction of Industrial Fuel Oil Price
The Minister of Energy, Engineer Mohammad Al-Bashir, announced a reduction in the price of a ton of fuel oil from $475 per ton to $400, through his official account on "X", where he stated:
> «Out of our keenness to support national industry and enhance the competitiveness of the Syrian product, we have directed a reduction in the price of a ton of industrial fuel oil from $475 to $400, contributing to easing production costs for industrialists as an encouragement to them, supporting the continued rotation of the production wheel, and reflecting positively on the market and the consumer. We will continue to take all measures that support productive sectors and enhance the recovery of the national economy.»
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### **Syrian-Czech Oil Talks**
The CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company, Engineer Youssef Qablawi, met with a delegation from the Czech Republic comprising representatives of several companies specialized in refining fields, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation in the oil and gas sector, particularly the development of the refining industry in Syria.
The two sides discussed technical and investment cooperation opportunities, and ways to benefit from Czech expertise and technologies to contribute to developing the infrastructure of the refining sector, alongside discussing modern solutions and technologies to reduce carbon emissions and enhance environmental protection standards.
The Czech delegation had visited the Homs Refinery to inspect the operational reality of the production units as part of the visit's program aimed at evaluating cooperation opportunities and enhancing partnership between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Czech Republic in the oil, gas, and refining sectors.
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### **Press Conference in Rmelan Fields**
A joint press conference was held by the CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company, Engineer Youssef Qablawi, and the CEO of the American company HKN, Mark Rollins, in the Rmelan fields in Al-Hasakah Governorate.
The two sides discussed production development plans using modern technologies, the targeted timeline to gradually raise field production to about **200,000 barrels per day**, alongside reviewing the rehabilitation projects to be implemented by HKN to enhance the efficiency of production operations.
Both sides emphasized the importance of utilizing national competencies and providing opportunities for local residents to participate in operation and development works to enhance local development and support the oil and gas sector.
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### **Arrival of a Gasoline Tanker to the Banias Terminal**
A tanker carrying about **37,000 metric tons of gasoline** arrived at the Banias oil terminal as part of the Syrian Petroleum Company's follow-up to enhance the stability of petroleum product supplies and meet local market needs.
This shipment comes within the plan aimed at raising inventory readiness and ensuring the regular flow of gasoline to the governorates, as technical teams commenced discharge operations according to approved operational standards to support the continuity of supply and maintain the reliability of the national supply system.
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### **Rehabilitation of the Gasoline Line at Berth No. 6**
The cadres of the Syrian Petroleum Company completed the rehabilitation works of the gasoline line at **Berth No. 6** by replacing the end-of-line valve and returning it to service after years of stoppage.
This achievement represents an important step in raising the efficiency of receiving and discharging gasoline tankers, and enhancing import and distribution capabilities, contributing to supporting the stability of petroleum product supplies and the continuity of operational processes.
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### **Launching Taldo Dam Water to Irrigate Al-Houla Plain Crops**
The Water Resources Directorate in Homs, after coordinating with the agricultural family and the end of the wheat harvest season, commenced releasing water from **Taldo Dam** to secure irrigation for summer and intensification crops within the Al-Houla Plain irrigation project, which serves **1,236 hectares** of the most fertile agricultural land in the governorate.
About **50,000 people** benefit from the project, as it contributes to securing irrigation water to support the cultivation of crops and vegetables and improving the living conditions of the residents, relying on the good water storage provided by the past rainy season.
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### **New Water Projects in Hama Countryside**
The General Establishment for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Hama Governorate, in cooperation with the **"Heks/EPER"** organization, launched a package of new water projects in a number of villages in the Al-Ghab region in the northwestern Hama countryside, contributing to improving the water reality for about **15,000 beneficiaries**.
The projects include:
* Rehabilitating the Al-Amqiya water station and network.
* Equipping the Al-Karkat water station with an integrated solar energy system comprising **150 solar panels** with a capacity of **620 watts** per panel, providing a sustainable energy source and enhancing the operational efficiency of pumping stations.
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### **Monitoring Quarries in Tartus**
The technical cadres at the General Corporation for Geology and Mineral Resources (Tartus Branch) are following up on the implementation of field topographic monitoring works for various quarries in the governorate, as part of continuous efforts to organize extractive operations and enhance the regulatory role over mineral wealth.
These procedures aim to control the movement of quarry resources, ensure the smooth flow of investment work according to approved standards by verifying that the quantities actually extracted match the data contained in official transfer memos, and limit any waste of resources by tightly controlling the movement of materials.
Monitoring works contribute to enhancing technical oversight and protecting mineral wealth resources to ensure their optimal and sustainable investment, and supporting the Corporation's efforts in organizing the quarry sector and raising the efficiency of field work in Tartus Governorate.
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### **Rehabilitation of the Homs-Hama Irrigation Project**
The Water Resources Directorate in Homs Governorate, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations **"FAO"**, is continuing the rehabilitation of the Homs-Hama irrigation project aimed at developing irrigation networks and improving the efficiency of water resource management.
* The works include rehabilitating canals and water facilities, improving water distribution, and reducing losses.
* The project serves about **13,000 hectares** of agricultural land and provides irrigation water to approximately **200,000 people**, supporting agricultural production and food security.
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### **Statement by the Syrian Company for Petroleum Derivatives**
* Supplies of petroleum products to our warehouses are ongoing, and tank filling and transport operations to governorates and fuel stations continue according to operational plans to ensure the local market continues to be supplied with its needs.
* The company realizes the extent of suffering caused by congestion at some fuel stations over the past days, and affirms that overcoming these circumstances is a priority, and that its cadres are working around the clock to accelerate supply and distribution and return the system to its normal pace as quickly as possible.
* The temporary pressure on distribution operations is due to the convergence of several factors, most notably regional and international tensions, navigation and maritime transport disruptions and the pressures they imposed on energy supply chains, rising import costs, and operational challenges during the infrastructure rehabilitation phase, alongside the unusual rise in demand for petroleum products in some areas.
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### **Statement by the Director of the Petroleum Statistics and Data Office**
A statement by the Director of the Petroleum Statistics and Data Office in the Petroleum Sector Regulation Administration, Mr. **Saif Al-Ali**, stated:
* Reducing the price of industrial fuel oil aims to ease the burdens on industrial facilities to enhance production and support economic recovery.
* Supporting industrial facilities relying on fuel oil represents one of the direct objectives of the Ministry of Energy's decisions.
* The decision directly supports industries relying on fuel oil, foremost among them being cement, iron, ceramics, glass, and textiles.
* We plan to establish new companies to enhance economic recovery and stimulate national investments.
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### **Cleaning the Orontes River Bed in Homs**
The Water Resources Directorate in Homs Governorate, in coordination with the City Council, is continuing to implement clearance and cleaning works for the **Orontes River** bed inside the city within a continuous plan aimed at maintaining the efficiency of the channel and reducing environmental impacts resulting from the accumulation of sediment and organic matter.
The works focus on removing bottlenecks and accumulated deposits in the riverbed to enhance water flow smoothness, reducing the accumulation of silt and undesirable odors, in addition to limiting the dense growth of reeds and aquatic plants that affect channel efficiency and the environmental landscape.
These efforts come within the General Authority for Water Resources' plan to maintain watercourses and raise their readiness, contributing to improving the environmental reality inside the city and sustaining the efficiency of the Orontes River as one of the most important watercourses in the governorate.
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### **Petroleum Product Filling in Homs Warehouses**
Homs warehouses affiliated with the Syrian Company for Storage and Distribution of Petroleum Products continue to enhance their operational capacities in filling and loading petroleum products at a daily capacity of **280 gasoline tankers** and **275 diesel tankers**.
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### **Meeting to Secure Services for the Dimas Residential City**
The Ministry of Energy discussed with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing mechanisms for securing basic service facilities for the planned residential city in the **Dimas** area, which will include about **35,000 housing apartments**, as part of preparations to complete the necessary infrastructure for the project.
This came during an expanded working meeting held at the Ministry of Energy in the presence of:
* Deputy Minister of Energy for Water and Electricity Affairs, Engineer **Osama Abu Zeid**.
* Deputy Minister of Public Works and Housing, Engineer **Waheed Obeid**.
* General Manager of the General Housing Establishment, Engineer **Tamam Al-Dabl**.
* The directors of Rural Damascus Electricity and Drinking Water and Sanitation companies in Damascus and its countryside, and a number of concerned officials.
The participants discussed ways to secure vital services for the city within a period not exceeding **six months**, including providing drinking water, treating wastewater, electricity supply options, and studying the project's gas requirements before the residential complex begins occupancy.
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### **Well Maintenance at West Tishreen Station**
As part of its ongoing programs to rehabilitate production infrastructure, the cadres of the Syrian Petroleum Company completed electrical rehabilitation and maintenance works for **six wells** at the West Tishreen station affiliated with the Al-Jabsa field in Al-Hasakah Governorate.
These works contribute to enhancing the stability of operational processes and increasing the production readiness of the wells to support the continuity of national production and raise the investment efficiency of oil fields.
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Rehabilitation of the Tanker Discharge Yard in Homs
The cadres of the Syrian Petroleum Company completed the rehabilitation and development works of the tanker discharge yard in Homs, affiliated with the transport and storage sector, raising its discharge capacity to **1,000 tankers per day**.
This achievement enhances the efficiency of discharge and shipping operations, and contributes to accelerating tanker movement, raising the readiness of the supply system and enhancing its stability.