Syria is the only significant crude oil producing country in the Eastern Mediterranean region, which includes Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories. In 2008, Syria produced a total of about 450,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) of crude oil and oil liquids and 213 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas.

Regional integration in the energy sector is increasing through the opening of the Syria link of the Arab Gas Pipeline and plans for expanding the pipeline network are ongoing.