How much energy does Chad use?

Around 60% of the power capacity (310 MW) is used to supply oil fields and the refinery. Oil production has increased by 14%/year since 2018. Fuel prices and power tariffs are set by the government. Chad has one of the lowest energy consumptions per capita in the world. Biomass accounts for 82% of total energy consumption.

How much does gasoline cost in Chad?

The prices of motor fuels are set by the government and tend to follow international oil prices. In 2021, gasoline and diesel prices stood at US$095/l and US$1.01/l, respectively. At purchasing power parities, gasoline prices in Chad are 20% lower than in Cameroon (2020).

How much does gasoline cost in Chad compared to Cameroon?

In 2021, gasoline and diesel prices stood at US$095/l and US$1.01/l, respectively. At purchasing power parities, gasoline prices in Chad are 20% lower than in Cameroon (2020). The energy consumption per capita in 2020 was around 0.15 toe/cap (3.7 times lower than the average for Sub-Saharan Africa).

Why is Chad a good place to live?

Oil production has increased by 14%/year since 2018. Fuel prices and power tariffs are set by the government. Chad has one of the lowest energy consumptions per capita in the world. Biomass accounts for 82% of total energy consumption. A power interconnection is planned between Chad and Cameroon.

Who is responsible for Chad's energy policy?

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is responsible for the energy sector and coordinates the country's energy policy. Chad is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). The country joined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in 2010.

What is happening between Chad and Cameroon?

A power interconnection is planned between Chad and Cameroon. Almost 140 MW of solar projects are currently under construction. The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is responsible for the energy sector and coordinates the country's energy policy.