Three power plants in Syria are out of order after a gas pipeline explosion
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Following a gas pipeline explosion at the Tishreen power plant in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, three power plants - Deir Ali, Nasiriyah and Tishreen - failed, leading to a cut in gas supplies and an ongoing fire, the Syrian Electricity Company said.
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Syria faces chronic problems in its energy system due to years of conflict and deteriorating infrastructure.
The Deir Ali, Nasiriya and Tishreen power plants failed after a gas pipeline explosion at the Tishreen station in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, the Syrian Electricity Company said in a statement.
“The Deir Ali, Nasiriyah and Tishreen power plants failed as a result of an explosion in a gas pipeline at the Tishreen station, which led to the interruption of the supply of gas necessary for their operation,” the statement reads.
According to the company, the fire that arose after the explosion is still ongoing, and specialized services are working at the scene.
Open Questions
- What is the cause of the gas pipeline explosion?
- When are power plants expected to be restored?
- Are there any personnel or civilian casualties?
