Syria
power plants.
Syria has 53 operating power plants in the catalog, 9,443 MW in all. The catalog also marks 2 plants as Retired, with 548 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 73.4% of operating capacity (6,928 MW), with hydro a distant second at 16.8%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Deir Ali Power Station (1,500 MW, recorded start year 2009).
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: .
Syria 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 Syria
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Syria
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 Syria get its electricity?
Across the 53 operating plants in the catalog, Syria's capacity is led by natural gas at 73.4% (6,928 MW), then hydro at 16.8% and oil at 7.8%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Syria?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Syria is Deir Ali Power Station, a natural gas facility with 1,500 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2009.
How many power plants does Syria have?
The catalog tracks 53 operating power plants in Syria, with 9,443 MW in all. It also marks 2 plants as Retired, with 548 MW of capacity.
Can I see Syria's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Syria 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.