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  1. A joint venture between ConocoPhillips and Syrian Petroleum Company aims to develop gas fields in Syria, with a decision to lift sanctions in July 2025.
  2. The Syrian Petroleum Company is undergoing a refinery overhaul, which is expected to increase its production capacity.

Syrian Petroleum Company begins construction of new refinery near Homs

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Syrian Petroleum Company began construction of a new refinery near Homs on November 2, 2026. The existing Homs refinery, which is crucial for securing petroleum derivatives for the domestic market, recently rehabilitated atmospheric distillation unit "10". This unit has a design capacity of one million tons of crude oil annually.

From aawsat.com

Why it matters

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The construction supports the Syrian Petroleum Company's efforts to increase production capacity. The Homs refinery currently produces approximately 60,000 to 70,000 barrels per day of petroleum derivatives, which supports the availability of diesel, fuel oil, and kerosene in the local market.

The Syrian Petroleum Company is currently undergoing a refinery overhaul, which is expected to increase its production capacity. Additionally, a joint venture between ConocoPhillips and Syrian Petroleum Company aims to develop gas fields in Syria, with a decision to lift sanctions in July 2025.

From aawsat.com

Who's involved

  • Syrian Petroleum CompanyState-owned oil company expanding operations and constructing a new refinery near Homs.
  • HomsCity where the refinery is located and a key hub for securing petroleum derivatives.
  • ConocoPhillipsAmerican oil and gas company engaged in a joint venture with Syrian Petroleum Company to develop gas fields.

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  • SyriaSpeculative

    Increased domestic production capacity could stabilize the national energy supply.

  • Ministry of Economy and IndustrySpeculative

    The event might secure a vital industrial asset, supporting domestic supply.

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