European Union

European Union

Bans investments in Syrian oil sector

01 Jan 2011

In December 2011, Governments of EU member states banned European firms from making new investments in Syrian oil industry sectors, including oil exploration, production and refining, as well as enterprises engaged in constructing new power plants. This prohibition bars the creation of new joint ventures with enterprises with Syria's partners, the provision of loans and the purchase or extension of stakes in Syrian companies.