World Bank Grants $146 Million for Syria Electricity Restoration

The World Bank has approved a $146 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the restoration of Syria's electricity infrastructure. The funding will be allocated to the Syria Electricity Emergency Project (SEEP), which aims to rehabilitate critical transmission lines and transformer substations damaged during years of conflict.

Syria's electricity grid has been severely compromised by the ongoing conflict, limiting power supply to just 2-4 hours daily in many areas and placing strain on essential services such as water, healthcare, and agriculture. The grant will support repairs to two 400 kV high-voltage interconnector lines that connect Syria with Jordan and Türkiye, as well as key urban substations, including regions with high populations of refugees and internally displaced persons.

The Public Establishment for Transmission and Distribution of Electricity (PETDE) will oversee project implementation. An international consulting firm will act as owner engineer, providing technical and financial supervision, while a third-party monitoring agent appointed by the World Bank will ensure compliance with environmental and social standards.

In addition to physical infrastructure repairs, the project includes technical assistance to help shape Syria's electricity sector strategy, improve institutional capacity, and develop a sustainable investment roadmap.

Source: economymiddleeast.com