Is Syria's energy system in ruins?

Syria’s energy system is in ruins. To rebuild energy security the country’s new government faces two major challenges. The first, vital for Syria’s swift recovery and political stability, is bringing reliable flows of electricity and fuel to its people.

What is the outlook for Syria's Energy Resources & Infrastructure?

A quick outlook regarding Syria’s energy resources and infrastructure, including the role of declining oil revenue under the Assad regime’s governance and the prospects for, and geopolitical impact of, Syrian energy production and trade in a new era.

Why does Syria have a low electricity supply?

The war has seen a drop in electricity generation capacity from 8 500 Megawatts to just 3 500, primarily due to the destruction of key power plants including Mahardah, Aleppo and Zayzoun. The lack of reliable energy supplies is a major concern for Syrian citizens and its new government. Syria’s oil and gas sector is in an even worse state.

Can the EU help Syria regain energy security?

Syria has many challenges. Energy is one. The EU can be part of the solution with a strong offer supporting domestic electricity generation and long-term energy system integration. Syria’s energy system is in ruins. To rebuild energy security the country’s new government faces two major challenges.

What is the electricity crisis in Syria?

Syria’s Electricity Crisis Most of Syria’s electricity is produced by fossil fuels, including 57.3% from oil and 38.4% from natural gas in 2022. A lack of unity and the dismal conditions of the country’s electrical grid and refineries have caused a major supply chain crisis and nationwide electricity shortages.

Should Syria become an energy hub?

In the longer term, it should offer Syria a role in an interconnected Eastern Mediterranean energy hub with independent access to the EU market for gas and electricity. For more than a decade, Syrians have been coping with severe energy shortages. Years of war and division have crippled over 50% of the country's electricity grid.