Energising Syria''s future | European Union Institute for
Syria''s proximity to the EU makes it a strong candidate for near-shoring and diversifying energy supplies. The EU should therefore take a more
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.
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.
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.
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.
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