How much energy does the Congo produce?

In the same year, it produced a total of 14,977 ktoe of energy. The Republic of the Congo’s primary energy supply was 14.98 Mtoe in 2013 (IEA, 2016). Industry consumed 2 per cent , transport 22.9 per cent and other sectors (residential, agriculture, commercial and other unspecified sectors), 50.7 per cent .

Does the Republic of the Congo have hydropower?

The Republic of the Congo also has extensive hydropower potential, but most of it remains untapped. The share of renewable energy in the total final energy consumption (TFEC) has been on the decline after a small spike to 72.7 per cent in 2000 before falling to just under 50 per cent in 2012.

How much electricity does the DR Congo import?

The DR Congo imported 78 million kWh of electricity in 2007. The DR Congo is also an exporter of electric power. In 2003, electric power exports came to 1.3 TWh, with power transmitted to the Republic of Congo and its capital, Brazzaville, as well as to Zambia and South Africa.

How does the Republic of the Congo achieve its energy goals?

The Republic of the Congo aims to do this partly by developing more of its rich hydro-electricity resources with the objective of increasing the share of electricity from hydro sources to 85 percent by 2025 (ROC, 2015). The energy-related INDC statements are listed in Table 4.

What percentage of Congo's population has electricity?

Despite the rich energy resources, less than half of the population of the Republic of the Congo has access to electricity; only 11.7 per cent of rural and 58.9 per cent of urban areas are electrified (World Bank, 2016) (Table 3 and Figure 4). This is due to a severe deficiency in electricity infrastructure as a result of the civil war.

How much natural gas is produced in Congo?

The production of natural gas in 2011 was 90.6 bcm (WEC, 2013). Congo holds the 5th largest proven natural gas reserves in sub-Saharan Africa but lack of suficient infrastructure has led to only 15 per cent being monetized.