The Damascus government kicked off on Monday measures to assume control of the Rmeilan oil field, Syria's second largest, in the northeastern Hasakah province.
The move took place after it took over Qamishli airport in line with an agreement with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that was reached on January 29.
A Syrian Petroleum Company delegation visited Hasakah oil fields on Monday as part of the process to bring the Rmeilan and Sweidiyeh fields back under state administration, reported the official news agency SANA.
The delegation, accompanied by Hasakah’s Internal Security chief Marwan al‑Ali, met field managers and held a brief press conference addressing questions on future operations, fuel prices once production resumes, and whether part of the revenues could support the local area.
The Company vowed that Syria's oil "belongs to everyone" and that workers at the Rmeilan field will keep their jobs. Security at the field will be handled by guards from the region.
The team toured al‑Awda field in rural Qamishli to assess conditions and hear from workers. Deputy CEO Walid al‑Youssef said several agreements are already in place to support the oil and gas sector and improve infrastructure in Rmeilan. He noted that the current staff will remain in their positions with salary increases, reported SANA.
The Company officials said the visit aims to establish direct communication with technical teams as preparations begin for the handover.
Hasakah Fields Director Dhiab Khalif described the visit as successful, noting that while most fields are in good condition, some require maintenance. Upcoming steps include agreeing on production levels and boosting output to improve energy supply.
The Syrian Petroleum Company recently began pumping raw gas from the Jibseh fields in Hasakah to the Furqlus gas plant in Homs, part of efforts to increase national production and support electricity generation.
