Syria energy storage product costs

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.

How many kilowatthours of electricity does Syria generate?

In 2010, Syria generated almost 44 billion kilowatthours of electricity, 94% of which came from conventional thermal power plants. The remaining 6% came from hydroelectric power plants. Refined petroleum products and natural gas fuel Syria's thermal generating facilities.

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.

How does electricity work in Syria?

The Ministry of Electricity oversaw the electricity sector in Syria, while the General Establishment for Electricity Transmission operated the country's transmission system. Syria also had separate entities for the generation and distribution of electricity. Syria's oil sector has been in a state of disarray since 2011.

Are there other energy storage technologies under R&D?

Other electricity storage technologies There are other EES systems under R&D that are not studied in this contribution due to the lack of information about their costs and functionality, including nano-supercapacitors, hydrogen–bromine flow batteries, advanced Li-ion batteries, novel mechanical energy storage systems (based on gravity forces).