Suriname
power plants.
Suriname has 5 operating power plants in the catalog, 410 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 54.1% of operating capacity (222 MW), with hydro a distant second at 43.9%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Brokopondo Hydroelectric Plant (180 MW, recorded start year 1965).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Suriname electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Suriname
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Suriname
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Suriname get its electricity?
Across the 5 operating plants in the catalog, Suriname's capacity is led by oil at 54.1% (222 MW), then hydro at 43.9% and solar at 2%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Suriname?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Suriname is Brokopondo Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 180 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1965.
How many power plants does Suriname have?
The catalog tracks 5 operating power plants in Suriname, with 410 MW in all.
Can I see Suriname's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Suriname to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.