Suriname electricity storage company

Who is responsible for energy projects in Suriname?

The Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for the government's energy programs and initiatives. Suriname's permitting process is detailed in a report by the Inter-American Development Bank, ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Energy Infrastructure Projects).

What is Suriname's Electricity permitting process?

Suriname's permitting process is detailed in a report by the Inter-American Development Bank, ESIA (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Energy Infrastructure Projects). Suriname's national electrical company EBS (NV Energie Bedrijven Suriname) is focused on improving reliability and sustainability of electricity.

Who is the National Electricity Company of Suriname?

Suriname's national electrical company EBS (NV Energie Bedrijven Suriname) is focused on improving reliability and sustainability of electricity. Staatsolie is the national oil company of Suriname. The company celebrated their 40 year anniversary in December 2020 at which time it employed more than 1000 persons.

How much electricity does Suriname generate?

As of 2020, Suriname's installed electricity capacity was 501 MW, with fossil fuels accounting for nearly 62% and renewables (mostly hydro power) making up the remainder. In 2020, Suriname generated 2.4 TWh of electricity. As of 2018, the peak electrical demand was 215.4 MW and 97% of the population had access to electricity.

Does Suriname produce coal?

Suriname does not produce, consume, import, or export coal. As of 2018, Suriname was producing 17,000 barrels of crude oil per day, with 84.2 million barrels of proven crude oil reserves. Suriname produces 7,571 barrels per day of refined petroleum products as of 2015. Suriname did not produce natural gas as of 2017.