What type of energy is primarily used in Syria?

In Syria, most energy is based on oil and gas. Some energy infrastructure was damaged by the Syrian civil war. In the 2000s, Syria's electric power system struggled to meet the growing demands presented by an increasingly energy-hungry society.

How will Syria's fall impact key players in the Middle East?

For Russia, Syria’s fall could mean losing its closest Middle Eastern ally and undermining its ability to project power while it fights a war in Ukraine. For Iran, it could shatter its so-called Axis of Resistance, comprising allied states and militias. Here’s how the events in Syria could impact key players in the Middle East:

Why did Syria lose its major oil and gas fields?

The Syrian government lost its major oil and gas fields first to the Islamic State and then to the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria. This loss contributed to extreme fuel scarcity and a reliance on imports, notably from Iran.

Would losing Syria be a big blow for Iran?

Losing Syria would be “a huge blow” for Iran, Parsi said. “The investment Iranians have made in Syria is very significant, it’s an important land bridge to Lebanon, but also the alliance the Iranians have with the Assad regime has lasted across the Islamic Republic’s history.”

Will Syria's fall of Aleppo disrupt Iran's proxies?

In Syria, Israel has consistently targeted Iranian personnel and supply routes used to transfer weapons to its proxies. The fall of Aleppo and potentially other cities bordering Lebanon could further disrupt those routes, placing Iran in a difficult position.

What happened to Suncor Energy in Syria?

** Canada's Suncor Energy Inc suspended its Syria operations in 2011. Its primary asset is the Ebla development located in the Central Syrian Gas Basin covering more than 300,000 acres (approximately 1,251 square kilometres). The gas field was producing 80 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.