ConocoPhillips is reported by the Financial Times to be close to signing a deal with Syria aimed at reviving natural gas production. The reported agreement would be the first such deal by a US energy major with the Damascus government, according to the outlet. The proposal is framed as part of broader efforts to restart or expand energy activity in Syria following years of civil war. The deal’s objective is to rebuild gas production capacity that has been disrupted during the conflict period. While details such as the project’s scope, timeline, and commercial terms were not provided in the available text, the reporting links the move to Syria’s wider effort to restore infrastructure and attract investment in the energy sector. The information also indicates that ConocoPhillips’ engagement with Damascus would mark a notable shift in the company’s relationship with Syria compared with the pre-war period, reflecting the current focus on reconstruction and energy rehabilitation. Any final agreement would be subject to applicable legal, regulatory, and sanctions-related requirements, though those specifics are not included in the provided summaries.