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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.

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 if Syria doesn't have reliable energy supplies?

The lack of reliable energy supplies is a major concern for Syrian citizens and its new government, making it a key point of leverage. Qatar and Türkiye have stepped in to provide short-term assistance. The two states have provided two floating power stations, while Türkiye is also connecting its grid to Syria.

What is Syria's oil and gas sector like today?

Syria’s oil and gas sector is in an even worse state. Before 2011 the country was an oil exporter producing 400 000 barrels of oil per day. Today, it scarcely produces 20 000 and relies on imports. Its gas sector, nascent in 2011, is almost none-existent today.

Why is Syria a good place to live?

The first, vital for Syria’s swift recovery and political stability, is bringing reliable flows of electricity and fuel to its people. The second is defining the role of Syria’s own natural resources – including oil and gas reserves, renewables potential and its strategic location as a transit hub – in shaping its future.