Gambia low consumption oil production

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  • Gambia low consumption oil production
  • Gambia low consumption oil production
  • Gambia low consumption oil production
  • Gambia low consumption oil production

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  • Does Gambia have oil?
  • Although ofshore exploration activities are ongoing, Gambia does not have any known oil deposits. As such it relies on imports to meets its petroleum needs. Net imports of oil have been increasing from 92 ktoe in 2000 to 177 ktoe in 2015 (AFREC, 2015). About 15 per cent of electricity was produced from fossil fuels in 2015 (AFREC 2015)
  • Did Gambia import energy?
  • Gambia did not import energy. Energy sources, particularly fossil fuels, are often transformed into more useful or practical forms before being used. For example, crude oil is refined into many different kinds of fuels and products, while coal, oil and natural gas can be burned to generate electricity and heat.
  • What are waste to Energy Ventures in Gambia?
  • Waste to energy ventures are also being promoted such as the use of groundnut shell briquettes and a waste to energy plant developed as a Public Private Partnerships (PPP) between National Water Electricity Company and Naanovo Energy Gambia Ltd (REEEP, 2012).
  • How much electricity does Gambia use?
  • In 2013, Gambia’s population was 1.86 million (Table 1). Total production of electricity in 2015 was 28 ktoe with 96.4 per cent produced from fossil fuels (Table 2). In 2015, final consumption of electricity was 21 ktoe (AFREC, 2015). Key consumption and production statistics are shown in Figures 2 and 3.

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