3rd
largest oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Congo 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 2020 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
3rd
largest oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa
x4
electricity capacity between 2010 and 2020
60%
share of gas in power mix
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
Congo is located in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Its capital city is called Brazzaville. Its main resources are hydrocarbons, wood, and minerals.
Energy Companies
Electricity:
Energie Electrique du Congo (E2C) took over the activities of SNE in 2018, following its dissolution.
Energy Supply
Oil:
Oil production increased slightly to 17.2 Mt in 2019 (+1.8%) after the 21% rise in 2018 due to the commissioning of several new fields (Moho Nord deep offshore, Lianzi, and Nené Marine). Nevertheless, it dropped by 10% in 2020 due to the covid crisis (15.4 Mt in 2020).
Energy Consumption
In 2019, total energy consumption per inhabitant was around 0.6 toe (0.2 toe without biomass), in line with the Sub-Saharan Africa average, including 290 kWh of electricity (around 20% below the regional average).
Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)
Issues & Prospects
Oil:
Congo aims to raise its crude oil production as follows: 247 kb/d in 2021, 301 kb/d in 2022, and 342 kb/d in 2023.
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In the Congo energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Congo energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Congo country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Congo 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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