Syria’s Energy Sector Opens Doors to Western Investment as Shell Prepares Exit

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Key Takeaways

  • The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) is actively pursuing full ownership of the Al-Omar oilfield following an initiation by Shell plc (SHEL) to withdraw from the field.
  • ConocoPhillips (COP) is set to return to Syria, with plans to invest in the nation's gas fields, marking a significant re-engagement of a major American energy company.
  • Other new American companies, including Chevron (CVX), are also expressing interest and preparing to invest in the Syrian energy sector.
  • These developments signal a strategic shift in Syria's energy policy, aiming to revitalize its war-torn infrastructure and attract foreign capital after years of conflict and sanctions.

The Syrian energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) announcing major developments regarding international partnerships and asset ownership. In a notable correction to earlier statements, the Head of the Syrian Petroleum Company clarified that Shell plc (SHEL) initiated the process to pull out of the Al-Omar oilfield, rather than the SPC requesting their departure. The SPC is now working on a settlement to assume full ownership of the strategic Al-Omar oilfield.

This comes amidst broader efforts by Syria to re-engage with Western energy giants. The Head of the Syrian Petroleum Company confirmed that ConocoPhillips (COP) is returning to invest in the country's gas fields. This move follows earlier reports of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the SPC, ConocoPhillips, and Novaterra to expand cooperation in Syria's natural gas sector, aiming to develop existing fields and explore new resources.

Furthermore, the SPC head indicated that new American companies, including Chevron (CVX), are also coming to Syria to invest. Discussions between the Syrian President and Chevron representatives in late 2025 focused on potential cooperation in oil and gas exploration along Syrian shores, highlighting the growing interest from U.S. firms in the revitalized Syrian energy sector. These initiatives are part of the Syrian government's broader strategy to improve the country's energy supply and attract foreign investment to rebuild its infrastructure, which has been severely impacted by years of civil war.

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