Expected improvement in electricity in Syria after the activation of the third unit at the Zara station.

In a vital step to improve the electricity situation in Syria, the General Company for Electricity Generation in the Ministry of Hama announced the restoration of the third group of the power station to service after completing meticulous and challenging maintenance works that lasted for weeks. The General Manager of the company, Engineer Abdul Mohsen Jihad Al-Rajab, confirmed that the maintenance carried out by the company's workers is the first of its kind at the Zara station, and it was a result of significant damage to the steam turbine and generator beds following the blackout incident that occurred during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, specifically on April 2, 2025, which led to the third group going out of service. Al-Rajab explained that maintenance teams in mechanics, electricity, and devices made exceptional efforts to rehabilitate the group, successfully completing the work, resulting in its return to service in excellent technical condition. He added that the first group at the station is currently operating at full capacity, while the second group has temporarily stopped for necessary maintenance related to the "turbine oil lubrication management." Al-Rajab pointed out that the Zara power station is one of the pillars supporting the Syrian electrical network, housing three steam groups, each with a nominal capacity of about 220 megawatts, totaling approximately 600 megawatts when all are operating at full capacity. He further explained that the station currently relies on fuel as an energy source, which is locally available but in limited quantities, requiring daily import and transportation from the refineries in Baniyas and Homs via trains or tankers to the station. Al-Rajab concluded by commending the national expertise at the Zara station, confirming that they possess rare competencies and cumulative experience spanning over 25 years in the maintenance of steam turbines, making them a fundamental pillar in the stability of the country's electrical system.