100%
share of electricity production from hydropower
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Congo DR energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2019 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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Highlights
100%
share of electricity production from hydropower
20%
increase in oil production in 2017
94%
share of energy consumption from biomass
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources controls the power sector.
The Ministry of Hydrocarbons is in charge of oil and gas issues. The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development is responsible for the management of forests and climate change.
Energy Supply
Oil:
Oil production has been declining since 2004 to 1.1 Mt in 2019, with few growth phases (+9% in 2011 and +20% in 2017) that maintain the decrease rate to only 1%/year.
Since the closure of the SOCIR refinery in 2001, all the crude oil production is exported.
Energy Prices
Oil:
Gasoline and diesel prices are very high (among the top five countries in Sub-Saharan Africa), at about US$1/l in 2020. They decreased recently, following global prices trend. That was not necessarily the case before as they are set by the government which negotiates with oil importers on the average exchange rate to apply in the end-consumer price structure.
Energy Consumption
Energy consumption per capita is 0.4 toe, including around 100 kWh of electricity (2019).
Total consumption has increased by 2%/year since 2012.
Biomass covers 94% of the country's energy needs. Although it has a large surplus of firewood, the eastern part of the country, which is more populated, is subject to fast deforestation, just like the periphery of the cities.
Issues & Prospects
Oil:
Some oil fields are located offshore in a Common Interest Area with Angola but are currently exploited by Angola only. Negotiations are ongoing to share equally the resources and develop their potential together. But since 2003 already, RDC claims a part of Angolan production.
Below is a list of the Congo DR energy market report graphs:
In the Congo DR energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Congo DR energy market data since 1990 and up to 2019 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Congo DR country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Congo DR country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
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