The consequences of the war on Syria on fossil energy and electricity production sources

Abstract

The research examined the impact of the war in Syria on fossil energy sources in Syria, presenting the changes that have taken place in primary energy production in the country and their impact on the concept of energy security. "The repercussions of the war on the oil, natural gas and electricity sectors were also studied, and the challenges impeding the energy sector in Syria were identified, especially as the country is currently undergoing an economic blockade and unilateral coercive measures."

The importance of research is highlighted because it focuses on the energy sector, which is one of the most prominent national, regional and international issues, especially that the world has witnessed major transformations and several conflicts caused by energy, and perhaps one of the most important causes of the Syrian war in 2011 is the energy dimension. The analytical descriptive approach was used to answer the hypothesis, which revolves around the main question: What are the consequences of the war on fossil energy sources in Syria?

The research concluded with several conclusions, most notably that the concept of energy security in Syria before the war on Syria was linked to the extent of the state's ability to achieve an expansion in the field of oil exploration. After the war, the concept changed to determine energy security by the extent of the state's ability to provide the local market for oil, and the extent to which it can exploit renewable energies to provide the necessary energy for domestic consumption. The war has also had a major impact on the production of the oil, gas, and electricity sectors, as the country's production of oil derivatives has decreased significantly. In addition, the decrease in domestic production of oil and natural gas has affected foreign oil trade, and Syria has turned from an exporter to an importer.

The research recommended expanding local oil and natural gas exploration on land and at sea, reducing tariffs on alternative energy supplies, and addressing significant energy losses.