~4.5%
annual growth in power consumption since 2010
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Mauritania 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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~4.5%
annual growth in power consumption since 2010
2023
first gas production
17%
of wind and solar in power generation in 2019
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines (Ministère du Pétrole, des Mines et de l'Energie, MPEM) is responsible for the planning, elaboration, and implementation of the national energy policy. It also supervises the energy companies.
Energy Supply
Resources:
Mauritania's proven oil reserves are estimated at around 17 Mt (end of 2019). Following new discoveries in 2017, gas reserves were re-evaluated upwards in 2018, from 28 bcm to 50 bcm.
Energy Prices
Oil:
The price of oil products follows international prices: they increased between 2000 and 2014 (6%/year for gasoline and 9%/year for diesel) and decreased between 2014 and 2016. After a substantial increase in 2017, prices of gasoline and diesel decreased by 9.5%/year, to US$1.04/l and US$0.92/l, respectively, in 2020.
Graph: GASOLINE & DIESEL PRICES (US$/l)
Energy Consumption
Energy consumption per capita is estimated at 0.35 toe, including 220 kWh of electricity (2019).
Total energy consumption is growing rapidly (+3.8%/year, on average, over the last decade) and stood at 1.6 Mtoe in 2019.
Issues & Prospects
Electricity:
The Government plans to significantly increase power capacities to stop power outages, supply the future demand - which is expected to continue to rise sharply - and export electricity (to Senegal and Mali).
Below is a list of the Mauritania energy market report graphs:
In the Mauritania energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Mauritania energy market data since 1990 and up to 2019 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Mauritania country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Mauritania 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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