How much energy does Belarus use?

Total energy consumption (measured by total primary energy supply) in Belarus was 27.0 Mtoe in 2018, comparable with consumption in Norway and Hungary. The industry sector is the largest final energy consumer with a 36% share (7.3 Mtoe in 2018); it is also the greatest consumer of electricity and heat.

What is the energy sector in Belarus?

Belarus’s energy sector is dominated by state-owned companies operating under supervision of the Ministry of Energy in electricity, gas and part of the heat sector, and under BelNefteKhim (Belarus State Concern for Oil and Chemistry) in the oil, refining and petrochemicals sector.

Which country produces the most crude oil in Belarus?

Russia is the main supplier of crude oil refined in Belarus, and in turn Belarus is Ukraine’s primary supplier of oil products. Total energy consumption (measured by total primary energy supply) in Belarus was 27.0 Mtoe in 2018, comparable with consumption in Norway and Hungary.

Will ENTSO-E improve the reliability of Belarus's energy system?

The strategic plans of the Baltic States’ and Ukraine’s energy systems to join the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) energy system have reduced the external connections – and thus the reliability – of Belarus’s energy system.

What are the main priorities of Belarusian energy policy and strategy?

The main priorities of Belarusian energy policy and strategy are to provide reliable and sustainable energy for the national economy while reducing energy import dependence and improving the sector’s financial stability.

Are there hydropower resources in Belarus?

Hydropower resources in Belarus are deemed scarce, though there are opportunities for small hydro in the northern and central parts of the country. Total hydropower potential is estimated at 850 MW, including technically available potential of 520 MW and economically viable potential of 250 MW (0.44 Mtoe/year).