Syria’s Ministry of Electricity is seeking USD40 billion in investment to restore and expand the country’s energy sector after the decade-long civil war.
Currently, Syria is endowed with 14 operational power plants, including three hydroelectric plants with a total generation capacity of 1,300 MW, which is far below the 6,500 MW required to meet the national demand. In order to bridge the energy gap, Syria aims to construct four additional power plants with a combined capacity of 5,000 MW. Furthermore, revitalising the electricity sector will require an estimated USD40 billion in investment, covering infrastructure rehabilitation, the introduction of advanced technologies, and upgrades to the transmission and distribution networks.
