23%
of gas consumption imported as LNG in 20209
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Pakistan 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
23%
of gas consumption imported as LNG in 20209
+13 GW
increase in electricity capacity since 2016
+29 GW
to be installed between 2022 and 2026
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Energy oversees the energy sector through two divisions:the Petroleum Division, in charge of oil and gas supply, as well as of energy and mineral resources, and the Power Division. The Ministry was created in 2017 from the merger of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Water and Power.
Energy Supply
Resources:
The country has substantial hydroelectric resources with an economically exploitable potential estimated at 130 TWh, of which only around 21% is developed so far. The country also has large natural gas reserves (428 bcm end of 2020), but they have been decreasing regularly, with a significant drop in the last two years (-4% in 2020 and -11% in 2019).
Energy Prices
Oil:
Gasoline and diesel prices follow international oil prices. Hence, they rebounded in 2021 after 2 years of significant decrease, reaching a low point in 2020 at US$0.62/l and US$0.65/l, respectively. Historically lower, gasoline caught up with diesel in 2021, both reaching US$0.76/l.
Gasoline prices are lower than in neighbouring countries India (42% lower) and Bangladesh (28% lower).
Energy Consumption
Per capita consumption is about 0.53 toe, including 550 kWh of electricity (2020).
The country's total consumption has increased rapidly since 2014 (4%/year). The progression was more moderate between 2008 and 2013 (1.5%/year).
Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)
Issues & Prospects
As part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative, China has pledged more than US$50bn in financial support to improve Pakistan's transport and energy infrastructure in order to end its ongoing power shortage crisis and boost trade from China's landlocked north-west region to Pakistan's Gwadar Port.
Below is a list of the Pakistan energy market report graphs:
In the Pakistan energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Pakistan energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Pakistan country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Pakistan 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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