30%
of renewables in power mix by 2030
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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 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
30%
of renewables in power mix by 2030
+2.4 GW
power capacity since 2010
49%
of energy consumption from gas (2020)
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Energy, Mining, and Renewable Energies defines and implements the energy policy. It regulates the public energy companies through two directorates: the General Electricity and Energy Transition Directorate and the General Hydrocarbons Directorate.
Energy Companies
Gas:
Gas production is dominated by Shell, which supplies about 60% of the production and 25% of demand. All the gas is sold to STEG which holds a monopoly on gas distribution. In 2021, Shell was considering withdrawing from activities in Tunisia due to political instability.
Energy Supply
Oil:
Oil production has decreased by around 60% since 2007, from 4.6 Mt to 1.8 Mt in 2020. Oil production increased strongly in 2007 (+40%) through the exploitation of several small wells in southern Tunisia, mainly the offshore field of Oudna (80 km from the coastline in the Gulf of Hammamet, with a production of around 15 kb/d).
Energy Prices
Oil:
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. This reform led to a reduction in the budget deficit, which was below 5% of GDP for the first time since 2011 (6.9% of GDP in 2013). In 2017, a new cut in fuel subsidies led to a 6.7% increase in the gasoline price.
Energy Consumption
The country's per capita consumption is 0.9 toe, which is 3 times lower than the EU average but average for the region. Its per capita electricity consumption is 1 405 kWh (2020) also close to the average for North African countries (1 460 kWh).
Issues & Prospects
Electricity:
The first phase of the renewable power generation programme, that was launched in 2017, aimed to develop 1 GW of renewables (650 MW of solar and 350 MW of wind), 62% of which was assigned to IPPs, for a total investment of TND 2.5bn (US$836m). The programme sets a framework for private investors through calls for tenders and calls for projects.
Below is a list of the Tunisia energy market report graphs:
In the Tunisia energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Tunisia energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 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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