What type of energy is primarily used in Syria?

In Syria, most energy is based on oil and gas. Some energy infrastructure was damaged by the Syrian civil war. In the 2000s, Syria's electric power system struggled to meet the growing demands presented by an increasingly energy-hungry society.

Can Syria match all-purpose energy demand with wind-water-solar (WWS)?

This infographic summarizes results from simulations that demonstrate the ability of Syria to match all-purpose energy demand with wind-water-solar (WWS) electricity and heat supply, storage, and demand response continuously every 30 seconds for three years (2050-2052).

What happened to Syria's oil & natural gas industry?

Syria, previously the eastern Mediterranean's leading oil and natural gas producer, has seen its production fall to a fraction of pre-conflict levels. Syria is no longer able to export oil, and as a result, government revenues from the energy sector have fallen significantly.

What happened to Syria's electricity generating capacity in 2012?

Syria's electricity generating capacity was 8.9 gigawatts in 2012, although damage to electricity generating facilities, high voltage power lines, and other infrastructure has likely reduced the country's effective capacity. Electricity distribution losses, already 17% of total generation in 2012, have likely climbed even further.

How does Syria use natural gas?

Most of Syria's natural gas is used by commercial and residential customers and in power generation. Syria also uses its natural gas in oil—recovery efforts, with approximately 20% of daily gross production reinjected into the country's oil fields between 2004 and 2013.

How much natural gas does Syria have?

Oil & Gas Journal reported that Syria held proved reserves of 8.5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas as of January 2015. Like the country's oil fields, the majority of Syria's natural gas fields are in the central and eastern parts of the country.