Mali energy report

• The electrification rate is growing rapidly (54% in 2019 up from 9% in 2000 and 28% in 2010).
• EDM-SA intends to develop electricity imports and solar to reduce the cost of electricity.
• The country is widely dependent on oil imports and hydropower with an irregular supply.
• Oil and electricity prices are subsidised to avoid high variations.
• The energy consumption relies mostly on biomass (65%), which accounts for over 90% in the residential sector.
• Government is developing hydropower and solar projects to improve electricity supply.

• Institutions & Energy Policy

  The Ministry of Energy and Water is responsible for energy policy, general organisation of the sector, the study and implementation of hydroelectric projects and regulation of the energy sector.

  The Ministry of Economy and Finance supervises the National Office of Oil Products (ONAP).

• Energy Companies

  Oil:

  About 30% of the supply is provided by 3 subsidiaries of multinational companies (Total - with over 60 service stations, Exxon-Mobil and Shell) that are gathered in the GPP ("Groupement des Professionnels du Pétrole"). Malian companies supply the rest of the market and are gathered in GMPP ("Groupement Malien des Professionnels du Pétrole").

• Energy Supply

  Oil:

  All the oil products consumed in the country are imported, mainly from Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Niger.

• Energy Prices

  Electricity:

  Prices are subsidised for all categories of consumers (average price of FCFA 96.5/kWh (US$16.5c/kWh) and subsidy of FCFA 31.6/kWh (US$5.4c/kWh)) to cover the average cost of FCFA 128/kWh (US$22c/kWh) in 2017. The amount of subsidies was estimated in 2015 at FCFA 42bn (US$71m), of which 41% for the social tariff, 27% for the normal tariff and 32% for the medium voltage (industry).

• Energy Consumption

  Energy consumption per capita is low, at about 0.28 toe/capita, including 160 kWh of electricity (2019).

  Energy consumption is still dominated by biomass, which represented 65% of the total energy consumption in 2019 despite a declining share (73% in 2010). It is followed by oil with 32% and hydroelectricity and power imports with 2%.

• Issues & Prospects

  Oil:

  Several companies are active in the oil exploration sector, and especially in the Taoudenni basin, the most promising basin in Mali: Sipex (subsidiary of Sonatrach); a joint venture between Afex Global and Glencore; and a joint venture between Heritage Oil and Mali Oil Development.

• 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 Mali energy market report graphs:

• GRAPH 1: CO₂-energy Emissions (MtCO₂)
• GRAPH 2: Installed electric capacity by source (2019, %)
• GRAPH 3: Gross power production by source (TWh)
• GRAPH 4: Power generation by source (2019, %)
• GRAPH 5: Gasoline & diesel prices (US$/l)
• GRAPH 6: Consumption trends by energy source (Mtoe)
• GRAPH 7: Total consumption market share by energy (2019, %)
• GRAPH 8: Final consumption market share by sector (2019, %)

In the Mali 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.
• Infrastructure Projects: Covers power plant projects by energy, technology, status and operator.