The Taym Facility in Deir ez-Zor Regains Readiness: Regular Maintenance and Investment Plans Restore Hope for Electric Power
August 29, 202549 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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The technical teams at the Taym electricity generation facility in Deir ez-Zor continue maintenance work on the first and second units, aiming to ensure their readiness for standby operation in emergencies and to provide electrical supply to the city when the connection lines from the Jandar station in Homs fail.
The facility manager, Obeida Al-Kat, stated today, Friday, that the station, which entered service in 1990, suffered severe damage due to shelling and the theft of replacement parts, which led to its cessation of operations.
The facility consists of three units that rely on gas and diesel fuel, with each having a capacity of 33 megawatts before being destroyed.
Al-Kat pointed out that local teams successfully managed to restart the first and second units, with a production capacity of up to 25 megawatts each, despite challenges related to securing spare parts, as parts from the third unit, which was 70% destroyed, were used.
In a related context, the arrival of Azerbaijani gas to Syria, under an agreement with the Ministry of Energy, has contributed to improving the electricity situation in most provinces, including Deir ez-Zor, where the hours of electrical supply have noticeably increased.
The energy investment plan, signed by the ministry with the global UCC group, includes the establishment of a power station with a capacity of 750 megawatts, and another solar power station with a capacity of 400 megawatts, which enhances job opportunities and encourages the return of residents and investment in agricultural, industrial, and tourism sectors.
Mohammed Al-Dakheel, the operations and maintenance manager, confirmed that the two units are undergoing regular operational tests to ensure readiness, noting that support from international organizations is limited to accessories without providing essential replacement parts, which increases the difficulty of maintenance operations.
