Two Syrian pipelines damaged as attacks on the energy network continue

An explosion struck the Jbessa gas pipeline in southern Hasakah province on Thursday afternoon. The state-owned Syrian Petroleum Company called it a sabotage attack.

Hours earlier, a hole in the pipeline carrying oil products from Baniyas to Homs caused a fuel leak west of Homs. State media linked it to an attempted fuel theft, and crews have begun repairs.

Gas still reaches power stations through other arrangements and household supply is unaffected, the company said. No suspect or group has been named.

Background

The damage follows a sabotage attack on an oil pipeline near Tal Hamis more than a week ago and a pipeline fire in the east in late September. Syria is trying to revive its oil and gas sector.