Damascus is assessing oil wells in Hasakah amidst an 80% production decline, seeking to rehabilitate them following a new agreement with Kurdish forces.
In a recent development following the significant decline of oil production in Syria, the Syrian government has dispatched a technical delegation to the 'Rmeilan' and 'Swedish' oil fields in Hasakah. This visit aims to evaluate the readiness of these vital oil facilities as part of an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). With production having plummeted by 80%, hopes are pinned on this evaluation to restore operational capacity and boost output.
The exploratory tour is intended to assess the infrastructure of the largest oil and gas fields in northeastern Syria, determining necessary steps to increase production levels. The agreement stipulates the transfer of natural resources including oil, gas, wheat, and water back to state control, to reinvest revenues into national development projects aimed at improving living conditions for all Syrians. This strategic move indicates a shift towards centralizing resource management and potentially stabilizing the region's economy.
The official delegation includes representatives from the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) and various government security and administrative bodies. The 'Rmeilan' field is crucial for the region's oil wealth, containing approximately 1,322 oil wells, and despite this capacity, the area has faced significant production challenges. The implications of successfully rehabilitating these wells extend beyond economic recovery; they signal a potential for increased state authority and a renewed focus on national interests amidst the ongoing conflict in Syria.
