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.

What resources does Chad have?

Chad is endowed with the tenth-largest oil reserves in Africa, as well as solar and wind resource potential. The majority of its existing capacity comes from diesel, natural gas and heavy fuel oil generation. Chad is living an energy crisis that undermines its development possibilities with extremely limited electricity access (8%).

Does Chad framework allow private investment in energy production?

Chad framework has allowed private investment in energy production since only in recent years and as of 2018 Currently only one solar IPP (Djermaya – 28MW) is active and expected to reduce power supply failures and global price fluctuation. This project is also part of the Desert To Power Initiative.

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).

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.

How many independent power producers in Chad?

There is One (1) active Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Chad. Law No.036/PR/2019 relating to the national electricity law. Please read the law here