Official Name: Syrian Electricity Company
Suggested Abbreviation: SEC
Type: Public Holding Company
Ownership: State-owned
Supervising Authority: Ministry of Energy
Year Established: 2026
Date of Establishment: 6 April 2026
Legal Basis: Decree No. 45 of 2026
Chief Executive Officer: Eng. Omar Shaqrouq
Overview
The Syrian Electricity Company is the new state-owned entity responsible for managing Syria’s electricity sector. It was established under Decree No. 45 of 2026 as part of the restructuring of the electricity sector and the consolidation of institutions responsible for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution into a single entity.
The company was established to unify the management of the electricity system, improve governance and operational efficiency, and enable more integrated management of generation assets, electricity networks, and related infrastructure.
Institutional Background
Prior to the establishment of the Syrian Electricity Company, the electricity sector was primarily divided among:
- The Public Establishment for Electricity Generation.
- The Public Establishment for Electricity Transmission and Distribution.
- Public electricity companies operating across the governorates.
Following the issuance of Decree No. 45 of 2026, the process of transferring relevant assets, rights, and obligations to the Syrian Electricity Company began.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and operating the electricity generation system.
- Managing electricity transmission networks.
- Managing and developing electricity distribution networks.
- Operating and maintaining electricity-sector assets.
- Developing power plants, substations, and transmission lines.
- Improving operational efficiency and reducing electricity losses.
- Supporting grid stability and quality of electricity supply.
- Implementing rehabilitation and expansion projects across the electricity sector.