Written by: Fatima Younis
Engineer Maher Khalil Al-Hassan assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Petroleum Company, pursuant to a decree issued by President Ahmed Al-Sharaa under number (190) for the year 2026. The decision assigned Al-Hassan the tasks of managing operations, with immediate implementation and the cancellation of anything to the contrary.
Administrative Transformations to Enhance Production
Al-Hassan's appointment comes as the successor to Engineer Youssef Qablawi as part of a plan aimed at establishing a new phase of work, advancing production levels, and improving coordination in various oil fields. These administrative changes come at a time when economic circles are anticipating tangible steps to improve the quality of fuel and control distribution mechanisms to ensure the stability of the local market and increase operational efficiency.
The Professional Career of Maher Khalil Al-Hassan
Engineer Maher Khalil Al-Hassan was born in Halfaya, Hama Governorate in January 1986. He holds a degree in Petroleum Engineering from the city of Homs in 2010. His professional career began at Hayan Petroleum Company between 2011 and 2013, where he worked in production operations management and contributed to the development of field plans.
Al-Hassan later held supervisory positions over oil fields in the eastern Homs region, and took charge of the public services file in the southern region until late 2016. He progressed in leadership positions, managing the Authority for International and Local Organizations Affairs in 2017, and then working as Assistant Minister of Economy and Resources since 2018. He also assumed the position of Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection, and had been serving as Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry for Internal Trade Affairs since April 2025.
Priorities of the Coming Period
The tasks of the new administration focus on addressing the files of oil extraction and refining, and building modern strategies that ensure the continuation of oil supplies. The new leadership aims to enhance field efficiency, develop field technical control mechanisms, and modernize infrastructure to ensure that oil derivatives comply with approved standards, in addition to restructuring sub-administrations and activating technical partnerships to raise production capacity.
