US envoy thanks Qatar for funding gas initiative for Syria

Starting Saturday, Azerbaijan’s natural gas, delivered via Turkey, will power 800 megawatts in Syria, lighting up to 5M homes, says Tom Barrack

ISTANBUL

The US ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria on Friday praised Qatar for financing a natural gas initiative in Syria, which is working to recover from over a decade of civil war.

On X, Tom Barrack said: “Heartfelt thanks to Qatar for fully funding a vital gas initiative for Syria.”

“From (Saturday) Aug 2, Azerbaijan’s natural gas, delivered via Turkey, will power 800 MW (megawatts), lighting up 5M homes," he said, calling the move a "profound step toward relief and stability (in Syria) at a critical moment. A bold demonstration by Qatar and its leadership of partnership and friendship."