How much energy does Algeria produce?

In 2012, Algeria produced a total amount of 143,764 ktoe of energy. The main energy sources are crude oil (49.5%) and natural gas (50.4%). In comparison, the numbers concerning the renewable energies are much smaller and close to zero. Other energy sources such as coal or nuclear power are not used.

Which energy sources are not used in Algeria?

Other energy sources such as coal or nuclear power are not used. As large shares of the produces energy are exported, the primary energy supply in 2012 was 46,325 ktoe. Algeria's total final consumption ( TFC) has been steadily increasing in recent years.

What are the main sources of electricity in Algeria?

Although there are other sources of electricity, namely oil and hydro-power, these play only a minor role. The residential sector is the biggest consumer in Algeria, representing 38.1% of the nationally consumed energy. Other important sectors are the tertiary sector (20.93%) and the manufacturing industry (17.83%).

Which sector consumes the most energy in Algeria?

Taking a closer look at various sectors, the residential sector (including agriculture) is the one which consumes the most energy (43%), followed by the transport sector (36%) and the industry sector (21%). More detailed figures are outlined in the table below. Table 1: Final energy consumption in Algeria in 2012 and 2013 by sector ( ktoe)

What is the electricity price in Algeria?

Algeria is connected with neighboring grids of Tunisia and Morocco by a 440 kV line each. In 2013, electricity prices were fixed at 0.03 USD/ kwh for all segments . According to the US Energy Information Administration, this price has been in place since 2005.

Is Algeria bringing energy access to its people?

Despite the uncertainties of the energy market impacted by the collapse of oil prices and a sharp increase in domestic energy consumption, Algeria continues to make huge efforts to bring energy access to its people.