Syria exports energy storage cabinets

How is energy used in Syria?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

Why is Syria's energy sector in turmoil?

Syria's energy sector is in turmoil because of the ongoing civil conflict that began in the spring of 2011, with oil and natural gas production declining dramatically since then. Syria's energy sector has encountered a number of challenges as a result of conflict and subsequent sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union.

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.

Is Syria a natural gas importer?

In 2008, Syria became a net importer of natural gas, but the country's current state of conflict—and sanctions—have affected the ability of Syria to receive natural gas. The only source of natural gas imports, the Arab Gas Pipeline, became the target of attacks as the conflict intensified, forcing the pipeline to shut down.

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 many oil refineries does Syria have?

Syria has two crude oil export blends, Syrian Light and Syrian Heavy (also known as Souedieh). The combined capacity of Syria's two refineries has fallen to roughly half its pre-conflict output. Syria has two state-owned refineries, one in Homs and the other in Banias.