5th
biggest wind power producer in Africa and the Middle-East
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Tunisia 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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Highlights
5th
biggest wind power producer in Africa and the Middle-East
+2.1 GW
power capacity since 2010
49%
of energy consumption from gas (2019)
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The General Energy Directorate, which operates under the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Renewable Energies, defines and implements the energy policy. It regulates the public energy companies through three directorates (Electricity, Gas and Energy Efficiency; Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons; Refining, Transport and Distribution) and a national Observatory of Energy (ONE).
Energy Companies
Gas:
Gas production is dominated by Shell (BG until 2016), which supplies about 60% of the national production and 25% of national demand. All the gas is sold to STEG which holds a monopoly on gas distribution. BG, which has been present in Tunisia for over 25 years, is a major player, with cumulated investments of over US$4bn.
Energy Supply
Gas:
Gas production has been decreasing rapidly by 6%/year to 2bcm in 2019, from a peak of almost 3.6 bcm in 2010. Gas production mainly comes from the Miskar field in the Gabes Gulf operated by Shell (30 bcm of proven resources), put into production in 1995. The Hasdrubal field (50/50 joint venture between BG Tunisia and ETAP) came into production in 2009.
Energy Prices
Oil:
To face the increase in international oil prices, the Government decided to increase oil product prices in 2007 and 2008. In 2014, the Government started a progressive suppression of energy subsidies with a cut in fuel subsidies leading to a 6.4% increase in the gasoline price.
Energy Consumption
The country's per capita consumption is almost 1 toe, which is 5 times lower than the EU average. Its per capita electricity consumption is 1 520 kWh (2019).
Total energy consumption has remained rather stable since 2017. It increased rapidly between 2000 and 2010 (by 3.5%/year) and more moderately over 2011- 2017 (2.4%/year).
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In the Tunisia energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Tunisia energy market data since 1990 and up to 2019 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Tunisia country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Tunisia 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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