Chad energy report

• The energy policy prioritises the exploitation of oil resources and, more recently, the development of solar power.
• Several international oil companies operate in the oil exploration sector, including ExxonMobil, Petronas, and CNPC.
• Electricity production has remained stable since 2012. The electrification rate is among the lowest of the region (around 12%).
• Motor fuel oil prices are among the lowest in the Sub Saharan African countries.
• The country has one of the lowest energy consumptions per capita in the world, which is mainly supplied from biomass.
• Two IPP solar PV projects of 60 MW and 40 MW should be implemented in the country.

• Institutions & Energy Policy

  The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is in charge of the energy sector and coordinates the country's energy policy. The Ministry of Finance defines the taxation on energy products.

• Energy Companies

  Electricity:

  SNE, Société Nationale d'Electricité (State 81%, French Development Agency -AFD- 19%) is the national electricity company. The company was renationalised in 2004 following the withdrawal of Vivendi, which had managed the company between 2001 and 2004.

• Energy Supply

  Oil:

  Oil production has been decreasing slightly since 2015 to 5 Mt in 2018. It had previously fallen by a factor of nearly 2 between 2005 (8.7 Mt) and 2014 (4.4 Mt). That decrease was due to technical difficulties and upwelling which led to the cessation of production on several fields. Production started in 2003.

• Energy Prices

  Oil:

  The prices of motor fuels are set by the Government and are similar to those of neighbouring Sub Saharan African countries. In 2019, gasoline and diesel prices stood at US$0.89/l and US$0.95/l.

  Graph: GASOLINE & DIESEL PRICES (US$/l)

  

• Energy Consumption

  The energy consumption per capita is around 0.15 toe and 13 kWh for electricity (2018).

  Total energy consumption is increasing regularly, but at a slow pace (+2.1%/year since 2000).

  Traditional energies account for a large part of the energy consumed (81% in 2018). Oil represents 19% of the country's total energy consumption.

• Issues & Prospects

  Oil:

  In 2017, SHT started construction in the Kanem area of the Sedigui refinery, with a capacity of 2000 bbl/day, and of the Rig-Rig gas plant, with a capacity of 400 000 m³ of gas per day (0.15 bcm/year). It should be operational in 2020. Two 312 km pipelines will transport natural gas and butane to the capital city.

• GENERAL OVERVIEW
• INSTITUTIONS AND ENERGY POLICY
• ENERGY COMPANIES
• ENERGY SUPPLY
• ENERGY PRICES
• ENERGY CONSUMPTION
• ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
• DATA TABLES
• ABBREVIATIONS
• GLOSSARY

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Below is a list of the Chad energy market report graphs:

• GRAPH 1: CO₂-Energy emissions (MtCO₂)
• GRAPH 2: Installed electric capacity by source (2018, %)
• GRAPH 3: Gross power production by source (TWh)
• GRAPH 4: Power generation by source (2018, %)
• GRAPH 5: Gasoline & diesel prices (US$/l)
• GRAPH 6: Consumption trends by energy source (Mtoe)
• GRAPH 7: Total consumption market share by energy (2018, %)
• GRAPH 8: Final consumption market share by sector (2018 %)

In the Chad energy market report you will find the following tables:

• Economic Indicators: Annual historical data including population, GDP growth, imports and exports, inflation rate, energy security and efficiency indicators, CO₂ emissions.
• Supply Indicators: Historical data including oil and gas reserves, electric and refining capacity, energy production, power production and external trade. All are detailed by energy source
• Demand Indicators: Historical data including consumption per inhabitant, consumption trends, total consumption by energy source, final consumption by energy source and sector, and electricity consumption by sector.
• Energy Balances: Single table displaying the overall energy industry balance per annum, also graphically displayed by energy sub-segment.