The Saudi oil tanker RELIABLE WARRIOR arrived at Baniyas Port on Monday, delivering one million barrels of crude oil. This delivery marks the second and final shipment under the grant agreement between Saudi Arabia and Syria, aimed at supporting the country’s struggling energy sector.
Ahmad Qabahjee, Deputy Executive Director of the Syrian Petroleum Company, confirmed the delivery, which follows an earlier shipment of 650,000 barrels. “This is the final batch of the Saudi oil grant, totaling one million barrels. It will play a crucial role in meeting Syria’s energy needs,” he said in a statement to the press.
The Saudi grant is intended to alleviate ongoing electricity shortages in Syria and improve the country’s energy infrastructure. The crude oil will be refined into fuel for power plants, helping to improve electricity supply for both residents and key industries. The grant also aims to increase the availability of essential petroleum products like diesel and gasoline, supporting Syria’s industrial and agricultural sectors.
On November 17, the Saudi tanker PETALIDI delivered 650,000 barrels of oil to Baniyas under the same agreement. The total delivery, now complete, amounts to 1.65 million barrels of crude oil, a pledge made by Saudi Arabia as part of ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
