Ivory Coast Energy Information

Total Energy Consumption

Energy consumption per inhabitant was around 0.42 toe in 2018, including 260 kWh of electricity.

The total energy consumption has increased rapidly since 2011 (3.3%/year).

Biomass (wood, charcoal, and agricultural waste) represents 60% of total consumption, oil 23%, and gas 16%.

After the 2010-2011 post-electoral crisis, the country's electricity consumption has increased strongly (7.5%/year between 2011 and 2017) with the economic recovery and the commissioning of new production capacities.

Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)

Interactive Chart Ivory Coast Total Energy Consumption

Crude Oil Production

After a 68% decrease between 2006 and 2014, oil production rose by 100% between 2014 and 2017, to reach 2 Mt. In 2018, crude oil output decreased by 5% to 1.9 Mt.

Three offshore oil fields are in production: Baobab, Lion and Espoir.

The Baobab field was set into production in 2005, but does not currently produce at full capacity. It produced 50 000 bbl/d in 2016.

With a capacity of 84 000 bbl/d, Ivory Coast's refining capacity is much higher than that of its neighbouring countries. The country exports around 40% of the oil products it produces.

Interactive Chart Ivory Coast Crude Oil Production

Renewable in % Electricity Production

In its National Renewable Energies Action Plan, the country seeks to reach a 42% share of renewables in the electricity mix by 2020, including 26% of hydro. By 2030, Ivory Coast plans to have a renewable capacity of almost 3.3 GW.

There are currently no feed-in tariffs. The power purchase agreements are signed between the government and the promoter after negotiations and following a call for tenders or after detailed feasibility studies under an MoU.

Interactive Chart Ivory Coast Share of Renewables in Electricity Production (incl hydro)

CO₂ Fuel Combustion/CO₂ Emissions

In its NDC, Ivory Coast set the target to reduce its GHG emissions by 28% in 2030 compared to a BAU level under certain conditions (private and international financing to support domestic investments and technology transfers).

CO₂ emissions from energy combustion increased by more than 68% between 2010 and 2018. This is partly due to thermal power generation.

Graph: CO₂-ENERGY EMISSIONS (MtCO₂)