Suriname Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Suriname generated 20.0 GWh of electricity from gas in 2024, 1.2% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 116th largest gas power producer in 2024 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 22.1% of the world's electricity in 2024. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Suriname generated 20.0 GWh of electricity from gas in 2024.
- Gas supplied 1.2% of Suriname's electricity in 2024.
- Suriname was the 116th largest gas power producer in 2024 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Suriname's gas generation in 2024 was about the same as in 2019, at 20.0 GWh.
- Suriname's gas generation in 2024 was 100% higher than in 2014, when it was 10.0 GWh.
- Suriname's gas generation peaked at 20.0 GWh in 2007.
- Suriname's gas share in 2024 was below the world share of 22.1%.
- Gas power in Suriname emitted 0.01 MtCO2 in 2024, 2% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 20.0 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Share of Suriname's electricity | 1.2% | 2024 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 22.1% | 2024 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 116 of 117 | 2024 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 0.01 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024Annual statistics through 2024, GWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 20.0 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2024, % of generation
| Year | Suriname | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 1.0% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 0.8% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 0.7% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 0.6% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 0.6% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 1.3% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | 22.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.0 GWh | 1.2% | 22.1% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 20.0 GWh | 1.2% | 22.5% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 20.0 GWh | 1.0% | 22.8% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 20.0 GWh | 1.0% | 23.2% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 20.0 GWh | 1.0% | 23.8% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 20.0 GWh | 1.0% | 23.8% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 20.0 GWh | 1.1% | 23.5% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 10.0 GWh | 0.6% | 23.5% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 10.0 GWh | 0.6% | 23.7% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
| 2015 | 10.0 GWh | 0.5% | 23.1% | 0.01 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Suriname
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.