Burkina Faso oil and technologies department of energy

Burkina Faso: Energy Country Profile Our World in Data

  • Burkina Faso oil and technologies department of energy
  • Burkina Faso oil and technologies department of energy
  • Burkina Faso oil and technologies department of energy
  • Burkina Faso oil and technologies department of energy

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  • Which energy source is not included in Burkina Faso?
  • Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Burkina Faso: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?
  • Nuclear energy – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon energy source.
  • Is biomass a source of electricity in Burkina Faso?
  • Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Burkina Faso: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power?
  • Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.
  • How has Burkina Faso changed over the years?
  • Burkina Faso has made remarkable progress in recent years, with an increase in installed capacity from 324.6 megawatts (MW) in 2017 to 410 megawatts in 2019. The share of renewable energy also surged from 9.4% in 2015 to 18.36% in 2019.
  • Who controls the supply of petroleum products in Burkina Faso?
  • The Société Nationale Burkinabe d’Hydrocarbures (SONABHY) controls the supply of petroleum products. It is a state-owned company supervised by the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Finance.The Bureau of Mines and Geology ensures quality control for retailed petroleum products (REEEP, undated). Burkina Faso has 10 km2 of peat land (WEC, 2013).

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