# Syrian energy transit corridor development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syrian-energy-transit-corridor-development > Updated: 2026-09-05T19:20:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Following the removal of Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa is attempting to position the country as an alternative transit route to the Strait of Hormuz. By leveraging its Mediterranean location, specifically the port of Baniyas, Syria aims to serve as a land corridor for energy and goods. Initial efforts include trial measures where trucks move between Iraqi oil refineries and Baniyas. Additionally, the Trump administration has expressed support for a Chevron-led pipeline project intended to transport two million barrels of crude oil per day from Basra, Iraq, to Syria. However, analysts suggest this route is unlikely to fully replace maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Experts cite significant hurdles, including the massive financial investment required, a construction timeline of four to five years, and the lack of international guarantees. Furthermore, the security situation in Syria remains a concern due to militarization and the presence of various armed groups, which may increase operational costs and threaten land-based supplies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Syrian oil route unlikely to replace Strait of Hormuz transit Experts argue a Syrian oil transit route cannot replace the Strait of Hormuz due to high costs, long construction timelines, and regional security risks despite support from Donald Trump. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-oil-route-unlikely-to-replace-strait-of-hormuz-transit ### 2026-09-03: Syria positions itself as alternative to Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump praised Syria's emergence as a potential energy transit alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting new pipeline and land corridor projects involving Iraq and the port of Baniyas. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-positions-itself-as-alternative-to-strait-of-hormuz --- Cite as: Syrian energy transit corridor development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/syrian-energy-transit-corridor-development