Day: June 18, 2023

With the aim of increasing the efficiency and profitability of the existing power plants operating on fuel and gas, and with great government support, the rehabilitation work of the first section of Deir Ali power plant is ongoing.

The first section of the plant consists of two gas turbines and a steam turbine that operates as a combined circuit with a contracted capacity of up to 700 megawatts.

During an inspection tour conducted by Prime Minister, Eng. Hussein Arnous, accompanied by Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ghassan al-Zamil, on Sunday evening, they were briefed on the maintenance and rehabilitation work that is taking place at Deir Ali power plant, the stages it has reached and the percentage of completion.

The Prime Minister underlined the importance of rehabilitating and maintaining Deir Ali power plant, because of its great importance in supplying the electrical network, contributing to improving the electricity situation, securing energy demand, and providing part of the citizens’ needs.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Russian Foreign Ministry warned against any attempts to destabilize the situation around Transnistria, affirming that any provocations against the Russian military there will be considered as an attack on Russia.

“We warn against any attempts to destabilize the situation around Transnistria. The Russian military are in the region on legitimate grounds as part of the joint peacekeeping forces and the operational group of Russian forces,” Head of the second department of the CIS countries at the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexey Polishchuk said in a statement to TASS on Sunday.

“Any actions that pose a threat to their security will be considered in accordance with international law as attack on the Russian Federation,” he stressed.

He added that the Russian armed forces “will respond adequately to any provocations” against the Russian military in Transnistria and will provide protection for compatriots, the Russian peacekeeping contingent, as well as military depots in Kolbasna.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency