92%
of GHG reduction target by 2030
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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 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
92%
of GHG reduction target by 2030
2023
first gas production
32%
of renewables in power production in 2020
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
Oil:
Oil production, which started in 2006 at the Chinguetti oil field at a level of 1.5 Mt and halved in 2007, has almost disappeared since then (0.05 Mt in 2020). This situation was mainly due to technical difficulties (geological problems, maintenance, gas leaks, false alarms, closure of a well, rise in the level of water, etc.) and the geological structure of the field.
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 0.36 toe, including 255 kWh of electricity (2020).
Total energy consumption is growing rapidly (+4%/year, on average, since 2010) and reached 1.7 Mtoe in 2020.
Oil covers 67% of the country's energy needs, biomass 31%, and primary electricity (hydroelectricity, wind, and solar) only 2%.
Issues & Prospects
Oil:
One of the main priorities over the coming years is the development of new production fields.
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 2020 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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