2025-06-07T11:39:42+00:00

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Shafaq News/ The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have
resumed daily oil and gas shipments to government-held areas, fulfilling terms
of the March 2025 agreement, Syrian media reported.

The deal, signed by transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa and SDF
commander Mazloum Abdi, grants Damascus oversight over SDF-controlled
territories and paves the way for integrating SDF fighters into the national
army.

Under the accord, the SDF delivers between 10,000 and 15,000
barrels of crude oil per day from fields in Deir ez-Zor and al-Hasakah to
refineries in Homs and Baniyas, in addition to over 1 million cubic meters of
natural gas piped daily from al-Hasakah to the Rayyan power station near Homs.

Petroleum engineer Osama al-Salem estimated current output from
SDF-controlled fields at around 75,000 barrels per day—well below Syria’s
pre-war average of 400,000 barrels. “Production remains unstable due to
sabotage threats, frequent breakdowns, and limited access to spare parts,” he explained.

Years of conflict and international sanctions have severely damaged
Syria’s energy infrastructure. Pipelines and refineries across the country
remain in disrepair, forcing operators to rely on improvised fixes and locally
fabricated components.

Despite the agreement, tensions persist. The
SDF has continued independent recruitment and training activities, raising
doubts over full military integration, although negotations are ongoing to
clarify command structures and coordination with the Ministry of Defense.