Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 3, On Monday, September 1, 2025, Syria exported 600,000 barrels of heavy crude oil from the port of Tartus, marking its first official oil export in 14 years, according to a Syrian energy official cited by Reuters. The shipment, facilitated through a deal with B Serve Energy, signifies a step toward revitalizing the country’s energy sector.

Riyad al-Joubasi, assistant director for oil and gas at Syria’s energy ministry, stated: “This shipment represents a relaunch of Syria’s oil industry and its reintegration into international markets.” The oil, loaded onto the Nissos Christiana tanker, was sourced from various Syrian fields, though specific locations were not disclosed. Most of Syria’s oil reserves are located in the northeast.

In 2010, Syria exported 380,000 barrels of oil per day, but a nearly 14-year conflict severely disrupted production and infrastructure. The recent export follows significant changes, including the lifting of U.S. sanctions in June 2025, which had previously restricted both exports and imports. This policy shift has enabled U.S.-based companies to develop plans for exploring and extracting Syrian oil and gas resources.

The Tartus port, a key hub for this export, is also undergoing development. Syria signed an $800 million agreement with DP World to manage and operate a multi-purpose terminal at the port, replacing a previous contract with a different firm. This move supports efforts to enhance Syria’s trade infrastructure and boost economic recovery.

The majority of Syria’s oil fields are in the northeast, where Kurdish-led authorities have been supplying oil to the central government in Damascus since February 2025. However, ongoing challenges, including infrastructure damage from past conflicts, continue to impact the energy sector. The successful export of 600,000 barrels signals progress in restoring Syria’s presence in global energy markets and supporting economic rebuilding efforts.