Latest revision as of 10:21, 11 September 2020

Tunisia

Capital:

Tunis

Region:

Middle East & North Africa

Coordinates:

34.0000° N, 9.0000° E

Total Area (km²): It includes a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

163,610

Population: It is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin.

12,200,431 (2023)

Rural Population (% of total population): It refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.

29 (2023)

GDP (current US$): It is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.

48,529,595,417 (2023)

GDP Per Capita (current US$): It is gross domestic product divided by midyear population

3,977.70 (2023)

Access to Electricity (% of population): It is the percentage of population with access to electricity.

100.00 (2022)

Energy Imports Net (% of energy use): It is estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.

36.20 (2014)

Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of total): It comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.

88.87 (2014)

Source: World Bank

Introduction

Tunisia is a small country located in Northern Africa sharing borders with Algeria and Libya. The country entails the Northern reaches of the Sahara desert and the Eastern end of the Atlas Mountains and has a Mediterranean coast. Therefore, the country has a bright diversity on climate and biosphere.

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 = Introduction =
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 Tunisia is a small country located in Northern Africa sharing borders with Algeria and Libya. The country entails the Northern reaches of the Sahara desert and the Eastern end of the Atlas Mountains and has a Mediterranean coast. Therefore, the country has a bright diversity on climate and biosphere.
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 = Energy Situation<br/> =
-Since 1990, the Tunisian primary energy consumption has increased in a roughly linear way, with approximately 4,500 ktoe in 1990, 6,700 ktoe in 2000 and 8,300 ktoe in 2010 (without biomass). As shown in Figure 1, the sharpest increase is to be noticed in the gas sector, which represented 55&nbsp;% of the primary energy supply in 2012. As a result, the share of oil, including crude oil and petroleum products, has slightly decreased. The share of coal and peat has always been minimal and now reached zero. &nbsp;The amount of biofuel and waste slightly increased (58 PJ in 2011), and currently represents 15&nbsp;% of the primary energy supply. In 2014, primary energy consumption was about 9,200 ktoe<ref>Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l’Industrie.</ref> (i.e. 107,000 GWh or 385 PJ), without biomass.
+Since 1990, the Tunisian primary energy consumption has increased in a roughly linear way, with approximately 4,500 ktoe in 1990, 6,700 ktoe in 2000 and 8,300 ktoe in 2010 (without biomass). As shown in Figure 1, the sharpest increase is to be noticed in the gas sector, which represented 55&nbsp;% of the primary energy supply in 2012. As a result, the share of oil, including crude oil and petroleum products, has slightly decreased. The share of coal and peat has always been minimal and now reached zero. &nbsp;The amount of biofuel and waste slightly increased (58 PJ in 2011), and currently represents 15&nbsp;% of the primary energy supply. In 2014, primary energy consumption was about 9,200 ktoe<ref name="Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l’Industrie.">Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l’Industrie.</ref> (i.e. 107,000 GWh or 385 PJ), without biomass.
-Figure 1: Primary Energy Consumption since 1990<ref>ANME Maîtrise de l'Energie en Tunisie - Chiffres Clés, p19.</ref><br/>
+Figure 1: Primary Energy Consumption since 1990<ref name="ANME Maîtrise de l'Energie en Tunisie - Chiffres Clés, p19.">ANME Maîtrise de l'Energie en Tunisie - Chiffres Clés, p19.</ref><br/>
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 == Energy Data<br/> ==
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 === Primary Energy Consumption<br/> ===
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-Total Primary Energy Consumption in 2014<ref>Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.</ref>* (without biomass, PV, SWH, process heat, self-consumption of oil fields, consumption of natural gas pipeline compressor stations)<br/>
+Total Primary Energy Consumption in 2014<ref name="Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.">Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.</ref>* (without biomass, PV, SWH, process heat, self-consumption of oil fields, consumption of natural gas pipeline compressor stations)<br/>
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 === Energy balance, import and export ===
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+'''Tunisia's energy production, consumption and import/export balance in 2012<ref name="http://www.iea.org/statistics/statisticssearch/report/?year=2012&country=TUNISIA&product=Balances">http://www.iea.org/statistics/statisticssearch/report/?year=2012&country=TUNISIA&product=Balances</ref>'''
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-<div></div><div>As shown in Figure 2, the Tunisian energy situation has drastically changed in the last two decades. Resulting from the economic development, primary energy demand has risen in a significantly steeper way than production. Consumption nearly doubled within 20 years between 1992 and 2012 from 4,500 ktoe to 8,500 ktoe. Between 1990 and 2000, consumption increased at a rate of 6.2%/year. Between 2000 and 2005, demand grew by 4.6%/year and between 2005 and 2009, annual demand growth slowed to 3.7%, mainly due to energy efficiency measures<ref>http://www.iisd.org/gsi/sites/default/files/fossil-fuel-subsidies-renewable-energy-middle-east-north-african-countri%20%20%20.pdf </ref>. &nbsp;In 2014, primary energy consumption was 9,200 ktoe (without biomass), of which 46% was provided by oil products, 53% was provided by natural gas and 1% by renewable energies<ref>Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.</ref>.</div>
+<div></div><div><br/></div><div>As shown in Figure 2, the Tunisian energy situation has drastically changed in the last two decades. Resulting from the economic development, primary energy demand has risen in a significantly steeper way than production. Consumption nearly doubled within 20 years between 1992 and 2012 from 4,500 ktoe to 8,500 ktoe. Between 1990 and 2000, consumption increased at a rate of 6.2%/year. Between 2000 and 2005, demand grew by 4.6%/year and between 2005 and 2009, annual demand growth slowed to 3.7%, mainly due to energy efficiency measures<ref name="http://www.iisd.org/gsi/sites/default/files/fossil-fuel-subsidies-renewable-energy-middle-east-north-african-countri%20%20%20.pdf ">http://www.iisd.org/gsi/sites/default/files/fossil-fuel-subsidies-renewable-energy-middle-east-north-african-countri%20%20%20.pdf </ref>. &nbsp;In 2014, primary energy consumption was 9,200 ktoe (without biomass), of which 46% was provided by oil products, 53% was provided by natural gas and 1% by renewable energies<ref name="Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.">Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.</ref>.</div>
 Oil production decreased between 1980 and 2012 from 120,000 to 67,000 barrels per day. Gas production, however, increased from 20 billion cubic feet in the early 1980s to 68 billion cubic feet in 2012. An overall increase in domestic primary energy production from 5,400 ktoe in 1900 to 7,000 ktoe in 2012 could not follow the sharp rise in demand.
-Hence the unbalanced consumption illustrated in Figure 2. Tunisia, a net energy exporter until 2000, has become a net importer. In 2014, 49% of natural gas consumption (2,300 ktoe) was covered by domestic production. The remaining 51% (2,400 ktoe) was imported from Algeria<ref>Ibid.</ref>.
+Hence the unbalanced consumption illustrated in Figure 2. Tunisia, a net energy exporter until 2000, has become a net importer. In 2014, 49% of natural gas consumption (2,300 ktoe) was covered by domestic production. The remaining 51% (2,400 ktoe) was imported from Algeria<ref name="Ibid.">Ibid.</ref>.
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-Figure 2: From a Net-Exporter to a Net-Importer<ref>ANME, Maîtrise de l'Energie en Tunisie - Chiffres Clés, p18.</ref><br/>
+Figure 2: From a Net-Exporter to a Net-Importer<ref name="ANME, Maîtrise de l'Energie en Tunisie - Chiffres Clés, p18.">ANME, Maîtrise de l'Energie en Tunisie - Chiffres Clés, p18.</ref><br/>
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-[[File:TUN Net Importer.png|none|500px|TUN Net Importer.png]]<br/>Becoming a net importer implies a rise in energy prices since the mid-2000s (natural gas is today 8 times more expensive than it was in 2000) and a weak national currency (Dinar, TND) (2010: 1.8 TND=1.0 €; 2012: 2.0 TND=1.0 €; 2015:2.2 TND=1.0 €) makes the imports more expensive. Thus, expenses for energy represented 13.7% of GDP in 2012 − with expenses on energy import representing 16.8% of the global imports<ref>http://www.leaders.com.tn/article/11353-la-tunisie-sera-t-elle-capable-d-arreter-l-hemorragie-des-subventions</ref>.
+[[File:TUN Net Importer.png|border|left|500pxpx|TUN Net Importer.png|alt=TUN Net Importer.png]]<div style="clear: both">Becoming a net importer implies a rise in energy prices since the mid-2000s (natural gas is today 8 times more expensive than it was in 2000) and a weak national currency (Dinar, TND) (2010: 1.8 TND=1.0 €; 2012: 2.0 TND=1.0 €; 2015:2.2 TND=1.0 €) makes the imports more expensive. Thus, expenses for energy represented 13.7% of GDP in 2012 − with expenses on energy import representing 16.8% of the global imports<ref name="http://www.leaders.com.tn/article/11353-la-tunisie-sera-t-elle-capable-d-arreter-l-hemorragie-des-subventions">http://www.leaders.com.tn/article/11353-la-tunisie-sera-t-elle-capable-d-arreter-l-hemorragie-des-subventions</ref>.
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 === Subsidies ===
-The energy sector is heavily subsidised in Tunisia. Subsidies for natural gas as well as electricity started a sharp increase in the early 2000s. In 2012, energy subsidies amounted to 5,600 million TND (3,100 million EUR), i.e. 20% of public budget or 9% of GDP. Whereas energy subsidies only represented 3% of GDP in 2005. This rise in subsidies is not sustainable for the state and has several negative effects on public spending such as a decreasing budget for public investments<ref>Présentation Déjeuner-Débat du 24 Mars 2014, Rafik Missaoui.</ref>. Subsidising procedures remain non-transparent. The subsidy system is composed of indirect and direct subsidies. Indirect subsidies are the difference between supply costs of crude oil and gas for the State, and the selling prices to the two public operators STIR for oil and STEG for natural gas. Direct subsidies are subsidies made directly by the State to STIR and STEG in order to offset their deficits<ref>Ibid.</ref>. &nbsp;
+The energy sector is heavily subsidised in Tunisia. Subsidies for natural gas as well as electricity started a sharp increase in the early 2000s. In 2012, energy subsidies amounted to 5,600 million TND (3,100 million EUR), i.e. 20% of public budget or 9% of GDP. Whereas energy subsidies only represented 3% of GDP in 2005. This rise in subsidies is not sustainable for the state and has several negative effects on public spending such as a decreasing budget for public investments<ref name="Présentation Déjeuner-Débat du 24 Mars 2014, Rafik Missaoui.">Présentation Déjeuner-Débat du 24 Mars 2014, Rafik Missaoui.</ref>. Subsidising procedures remain non-transparent. The subsidy system is composed of indirect and direct subsidies. Indirect subsidies are the difference between supply costs of crude oil and gas for the State, and the selling prices to the two public operators STIR for oil and STEG for natural gas. Direct subsidies are subsidies made directly by the State to STIR and STEG in order to offset their deficits<ref name="Ibid.">Ibid.</ref>. &nbsp;
-As for electricity, average retail prices (0.14 TND/kWh in 2012) are significantly lower than average production costs for the State (0.26 TND/kWh in 2012). The discrepancies between average production cost and average retail price are even larger for natural gas<ref>Ibid.</ref>.
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+As for electricity, average retail prices (0.14 TND/kWh in 2012) are significantly lower than average production costs for the State (0.26 TND/kWh in 2012). The discrepancies between average production cost and average retail price are even larger for natural gas<ref name="Ibid.">Ibid.</ref>.
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 == Renewable Energy<br/> ==
-Currently, renewable energy plays a minor role in the energy supply.The use of solar energy for thermal purposes is widespread in Tunisia and can be regarded as a success story. Since its launch in 2005, the ANME program “PROSOL THERMIQUE”, meant to promote the installation of solar water heaters, has led to an installed capacity of 487,853 m<sup>2</sup> in 2012<ref>GIZ, Le marché solaire thermique en Tunisie. Christopher Gross, Situation actuelle et perspectives (2013).</ref>.<br/>
+Currently, renewable energy plays a minor role in the energy supply.The use of solar energy for thermal purposes is widespread in Tunisia and can be regarded as a success story. Since its launch in 2005, the ANME program “PROSOL THERMIQUE”, meant to promote the installation of solar water heaters, has led to an installed capacity of 487,853 m<sup>2</sup> in 2012<ref name="GIZ, Le marché solaire thermique en Tunisie. Christopher Gross, Situation actuelle et perspectives (2013).">GIZ, Le marché solaire thermique en Tunisie. Christopher Gross, Situation actuelle et perspectives (2013).</ref>.<br/>
-Regarding grid-connected renewables, the total installed capacity of renewable energy was an estimated of 312 MW in 2014 (245 MW of wind energy, 62 MW of hydropower and 15 MW of PV), that was 6% of the total capacity<ref>Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.</ref>. In terms of electricity production this meant 3% of this an annual production in 2013: 2.6% (357.8 GWh) from wind turbines and 0.4% (60.1 GWh) from hydropower<ref>http://www.oitsfax.org/files/AApresentationHDR20140323.pdf</ref>.<br/>
+Regarding grid-connected renewables, the total installed capacity of renewable energy was an estimated of 312 MW in early 2016 (245 MW of wind energy, 62 MW of hydropower and 25 MW of PV), that was 6% of the total capacity<ref name="Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.">Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.</ref>. In terms of electricity production this meant 3% of this an annual production in 2013: 2.6% (357.8 GWh) from wind turbines and 0.4% (60.1 GWh) from hydropower<ref name="http://www.oitsfax.org/files/AApresentationHDR20140323.pdf">http://www.oitsfax.org/files/AApresentationHDR20140323.pdf</ref>.<br/>
-There are two large wind parks in Tunisia, both operated by state utility STEG, one in the region of Bizerte in Metline and Kechabta &nbsp;with a capacity of 190 MW operational since 2012; and one in the region of Sidi Daoud, with a capacity of 55 MW, built in 3 phases between 2000and 2009<ref>Ibid.</ref>.<br/>
+There are two large wind parks in Tunisia, both operated by state utility STEG, one in the region of Bizerte in Metline and Kechabta &nbsp;with a capacity of 190 MW operational since 2012; and one in the region of Sidi Daoud, with a capacity of 55 MW, built in 3 phases between 2000 and 2009<ref name="Ibid.">Ibid.</ref>.<br/>
-&nbsp;As for photovoltaics, there was a total capacity of 15 MW as of early 2015, mostly small-scale private installations most of whose capacity ranges between 1 kW and 10 kW. In low voltage, in the residential sector the capacities range from 1 kW to 17 kW and in the commercial sector capacities are between 10 and 30 kW. In medium voltage, capacities in commercial sector range between 25 and 100 kW<ref>GIZ, RE-ACTIVATE.</ref>. As of early 2015, there were only three operational PV installations with a capacity of at least 100 kW: a 149 kWp installation in Sfax<ref>GIZ, Enabling PV.</ref>, a 211 kWp installation operated by the Tunisian potable water supply company SONEDE and a 100 kWp installation in the region of Korba<ref>https://energypedia.info/images/a/a2/COMPTE_RENDU_Modes_de_Financement.pdf</ref>, both connected to the medium voltage, and realized by Tunisian installer companies.<br/>
+&nbsp;As for photovoltaics, there was a total capacity of 25 MW as of early 2016, mostly small-scale private installations most of whose capacity ranges between 1 kW and 10 kW. In low voltage, in the residential sector the capacities range from 1 kW to 17 kW and in the commercial sector capacities are between 10 and 30 kW. In medium voltage, capacities in commercial sector range between 25 and 100 kW<ref name="GIZ, RE-ACTIVATE.">GIZ, RE-ACTIVATE.</ref>. As of early 2015, there were only three operational PV installations with a capacity of at least 100 kW: a 149 kWp installation in Sfax<ref name="GIZ, Enabling PV.">GIZ, Enabling PV.</ref>, a 211 kWp installation operated by the Tunisian potable water supply company SONEDE and a 100 kWp installation in the region of Korba<ref name="https://energypedia.info/images/a/a2/COMPTE_RENDU_Modes_de_Financement.pdf">https://energypedia.info/images/a/a2/COMPTE_RENDU_Modes_de_Financement.pdf</ref>, both connected to the medium voltage, and realized by Tunisian installer companies.<br/>
-The first large scale solar power plant of a 10MW capacity, co-financed by KfW and NIF (Neighbourhood Investment Facility) and implemented by STEG, is due 2018 in Tozeur<ref>GIZ, Secretariat of the German-Tunisian Energy Partnership.</ref>.<br/>
+The first large scale solar power plant of a 10 MW capacity, co-financed by the German development bank KfW and the EU's <span style="font-size: 13.6px; line-height: 20.4px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Neighbourhood Investment Facility</span>&nbsp;(NIF) and implemented by STEG, is due 2018 in Tozeur<ref name="GIZ, Secretariat of the German-Tunisian Energy Partnership.">GIZ, Secretariat of the German-Tunisian Energy Partnership.</ref>.<br/>
-Regarding the off-grid use of renewable energies, 11,000 decentralised PV systems have been installed<ref>GIZ, Enabling PV.</ref>.A new law on renewable energies currently discussed at the Parliament, might help for a stronger intake on the market, if the indispensable guidelines on regulation and project financing are met.<br/>
+Regarding the off-grid use of renewable energies, 11,000 decentralised PV systems have been installed<ref name="GIZ, Enabling PV.">GIZ, Enabling PV.</ref>.
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 == Electricity ==
 === Installed Capacity and Generation ===
-The installed capacity was of 4,799 MW in 2014<ref>Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l’Industrie.</ref> ‒ with the biggest share (4,492 MW/94%) provided by natural gas fired thermal power stations. The 6% left are divided between hydroelectric power (62 MW as of 2014) and wind generating plants (245 MW as of 2014<ref>http://www.anme.nat.tn/fileadmin/user1/doc/DEP/Rapport_final__PST.pdf</ref>). Electricity is generated almost exclusively from combustible fossil fuels: 93&nbsp;% natural gas, 7&nbsp;% heavy fuel with only a tiny share left to renewables (3% in 2013<ref>http://www.oitsfax.org/files/AApresentationHDR20140323.pdf</ref>).
+The installed capacity was of 4,799 MW in 2014<ref name="Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l’Industrie.">Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l’Industrie.</ref> ‒ with the biggest share (4,492 MW/94%) provided by natural gas fired thermal power stations. The 6% left are divided between hydroelectric power (62 MW as of 2014) and wind generating plants (245 MW as of 2014<ref name="http://www.anme.nat.tn/fileadmin/user1/doc/DEP/Rapport_final__PST.pdf">http://www.anme.nat.tn/fileadmin/user1/doc/DEP/Rapport_final__PST.pdf</ref>). Electricity is generated almost exclusively from combustible fossil fuels: 93&nbsp;% natural gas, 7&nbsp;% heavy fuel with only a tiny share left to renewables (3% in 2013<ref name="http://www.oitsfax.org/files/AApresentationHDR20140323.pdf">http://www.oitsfax.org/files/AApresentationHDR20140323.pdf</ref>).
 In 2014, the state-owned company, STEG, remained the major electricity producer, supplying 86% of the demand, followed by an IPP, CPC (Carthage Power Company) which produced 10% of the consumed electricity. The last 4% are produced by small scale producers for their own needs (e.g. industries). &nbsp;
-&nbsp;'''Installed power plant capacity in MW (excluding small scale PV)<ref>Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.</ref>'''
+&nbsp;'''Installed power plant capacity in MW (excluding small scale PV)<ref name="Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.">Bureau des statistiques, Ministère de l‘Industrie.</ref>'''
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 === Consumption ===
-In Tunisia the industrial sector is the largest energy consumer (see beneath).
+The peak load in 2012 was 3 353 MW and in 2013, due to more favorable climatic conditions, 3 144 MW.
+In Tunisia 46% of the electricity was consumed on the low voltage level, 45% on the medium voltage and 9% on the high voltage level.
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 The gas consumption has marked a steep increase (5,344 Ktep in 2013) and 72.5% of its production is used for electricity consumption, 7.1% for the industry sector and 20% for the residential and tertiary sectors.
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 STEG controls the Tunisian grid and holds a monopoly on electricity transportation and distribution. The grid has three voltages: high (225 kV), medium (150 kV) and low (90 kV). 99.5% of the households have had an access to electricity since 2006. &nbsp;
-The transmission grid is connected to the Algerian grid and, on its Eastern end, to Libya. Regional grid synchronisation tests with the participation of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt have been carried out but failed so far due to frequent synchronization issues with the Egyptian grid. Furthermore, a 400 kV high voltage sea cable with a capacity of 1,000 MW binding North Africa to Europe via Tunisia and Italy is currently discussed<ref>http://www.terna.it/default/home_en/the_company/about_terna/terna_group_abroad/growth_abroad/elmed_project.aspx</ref>.
+The transmission grid is connected to the Algerian grid and, on its Eastern end, to Libya. Regional grid synchronisation tests with the participation of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt have been carried out but failed so far due to frequent synchronization issues with the Egyptian grid. Furthermore, a 400 kV high voltage sea cable with a capacity of 1,000 MW binding North Africa to Europe via Tunisia and Italy is currently discussed<ref name="http://www.terna.it/default/home_en/the_company/about_terna/terna_group_abroad/growth_abroad/elmed_project.aspx">http://www.terna.it/default/home_en/the_company/about_terna/terna_group_abroad/growth_abroad/elmed_project.aspx</ref>.
-Grid losses are primarily due to maintenance or other incidents. Along with the prolonging of the transmission grid, losses have risen: in 2012 it represented 2,735 GWh<ref>http://www.iea.org/statistics/statisticssearch/report/?year=2012&country=TUNISIA&product=ElectricityandHeat</ref>. The growing economy of Tunisia and rise of living standards contributed to a significant increase in the electricity consumption leading to ever more often grid saturation. In addition, some power plants and facilities are out-dated and can no longer cope with the actual load of the network; hence, overload, losses and high voltage drops occur on a regular basis. To address these issues, the&nbsp;»Electricity Distribution Network Rehabilitation and Restructuring Project«&nbsp;has been launched, this should improve the reliability and safety of electricity distribution.
+Grid losses are primarily due to maintenance or other incidents. Along with the prolonging of the transmission grid, losses have risen: in 2012 it represented 2,735 GWh<ref name="http://www.iea.org/statistics/statisticssearch/report/?year=2012&country=TUNISIA&product=ElectricityandHeat">http://www.iea.org/statistics/statisticssearch/report/?year=2012&country=TUNISIA&product=ElectricityandHeat</ref>. The growing economy of Tunisia and rise of living standards contributed to a significant increase in the electricity consumption leading to ever more often grid saturation. In addition, some power plants and facilities are out-dated and can no longer cope with the actual load of the network; hence, overload, losses and high voltage drops occur on a regular basis. To address these issues, the&nbsp;»Electricity Distribution Network Rehabilitation and Restructuring Project«&nbsp;has been launched, this should improve the reliability and safety of electricity distribution.
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 === Electricity Prices<br/> ===
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 This represents a tiny share of the market, with only a handsome of subscribers. There are four tariff slots and prices range between 0.111 TND (0.051€)/kWh and 0.233 TND (0.106€)/kWh).<br/>
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 = Energy Policy<br/> =
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 In order to reduce its dependency from Algerian gas, Tunisia needs to diversify its electric mix and extend its interconnections. A gas interconnection with Italy already exists (“Gazoduc”), currently being used to transport Algerian gas to Europe. However this interconnection may be used for imports in future. An electric interconnection with Italy with a 400 kV submarine cable is currently being considered. It may be used for import and export later on: complementary daily and annual production and consumption profiles of North Africa and Europe can create synergies.<br/>
-Furthermore, there is a strong need for institutional and budget reforms in the energy sector since the current situation drastically differs from the one 20 years ago. Some of its aspects such as subsidies have become a burden hindering a further development of the whole sector. In November 2014, the Industry Minister M. Ben Naceur called for drastic cuts for the year 2015. Subsidies should decrease from 1.3 billion Euros (2.7 billion TND) to 0.9 billion Euros (1.96 billion TND) in order to use the saved money in investment projects<ref>http://directinfo.webmanagercenter.com/2014/11/30/tunisie-une-augmentation-attendue-de-7-des-prix-de-lelectricite-et-du-gaz-en-2015/</ref>. In 2014, energy prices were raised by approximately 10% in total in order to reduce subsidies. By June 2014, electricity price subsidies for cement producers’ were completely phased out.
+Furthermore, there is a strong need for institutional and budget reforms in the energy sector since the current situation drastically differs from the one 20 years ago. Some of its aspects such as subsidies have become a burden hindering a further development of the whole sector. In November 2014, the Industry Minister M. Ben Naceur called for drastic cuts for the year 2015. Subsidies should decrease from 1.3 billion Euros (2.7 billion TND) to 0.9 billion Euros (1.96 billion TND) in order to use the saved money in investment projects<ref name="http://directinfo.webmanagercenter.com/2014/11/30/tunisie-une-augmentation-attendue-de-7-des-prix-de-lelectricite-et-du-gaz-en-2015/">http://directinfo.webmanagercenter.com/2014/11/30/tunisie-une-augmentation-attendue-de-7-des-prix-de-lelectricite-et-du-gaz-en-2015/</ref>. In 2014, energy prices were raised by approximately 10% in total in order to reduce subsidies. By June 2014, electricity price subsidies for cement producers’ were completely phased out.
-Forecasts from the ANME expected the consumption to double by 2030 without implementation of a comprehensive action, therefore energy efficiency should be further strengthened. Measures since 2000 have brought results: Tunisia has reduced its energy intensity by 20%<ref>ANME, Stratégie Nationale de maîtrise de l‘énergie. Objectifs, moyens et enjeux. </ref>.
+Forecasts from the ANME expected the consumption to double by 2030 without implementation of a comprehensive action, therefore energy efficiency should be further strengthened. Measures since 2000 have brought results: Tunisia has reduced its energy intensity by 20%<ref name="ANME, Stratégie Nationale de maîtrise de l‘énergie. Objectifs, moyens et enjeux. ">ANME, Stratégie Nationale de maîtrise de l‘énergie. Objectifs, moyens et enjeux. </ref>.
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-== Renewable Energy Policies<br/> ==
+<br/>
-&nbsp;For more info, see [[Analysis_of_the_Regulatory_Framework_for_Renewable_Energy_in_Tunisia|Analysis of the Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy in Tunisia]]<br/>
-In May 2015, a new renewable energy law was adopted after a first version had been disapproved by the consitutional court. The law is meant to open the energy market to competition, including investors. It entails four key aspects:<br/>
+== Renewable Energy Policy<br/> ==
-*A national nergy plan shall be designed within the next 5 years.<br/>
+&nbsp;For more info, see [[Analysis of the Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy in Tunisia|Analysis of the Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy in Tunisia]]<br/>
-*11 implementing rules shall be written within 6 months following the vote. They are mean to precise the following aspect of the law: procedures, creation and implementation of an independent regulator (structure and dutties).
-*The “feed-in tariffs” shall be determined by the Minister of Industry.
-*A superior and a technical commission shall be created.<br/>
-In principle, the law allows renewable energy production for three purposes: self consumption (partial sales to utility allowed), complete sale to utility and export.<br/>
+<span style="font-size: 13.6px; line-height: 20.4px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">A new '''law on renewable energies''' was adopted by Parliament in May 2015. The objective of this law is to promote private investment in renewables to contribute to the 30/30 objective of the Tunisian Solar Plan. The law foresees three project development regimes: (1) self-consumption, (2a) complete sale of electricity to the utility STEG (feed-in tarifs, projects under 10 MW for PV and 30 MW for wind), (2b) complete sale of electricity to the utility STEG (tenders, projects above 10 MW for PV and 30 MW for wind), (3) electricity export. The implementation bylaws of the RE law were approved by the Council of Ministers in July 2016. As of August 2016, the new regulatory framework is not yet being implemented.&nbsp;</span>
-Another measure is the Tunisian Solar Plan, a renewable energy development plan elaborated by the ANME but not officially adopted by parliament or government, foresees a 30% share of renewables in the electricity mix by 2030. This corresponds to an additional totally capacity of 3 GW and an overall investment of 4.75 billion euro<ref>http://www.anme.nat.tn/fileadmin/user1/doc/DEP/Rapport_final__PST.pdf</ref>. Figure 3 shows the development goals by technology.The Tunisian Solar Plan was updated in 2014, and a new update is planned for 2015.<br/>
+The '''Tunisian Solar Plan''', a renewable energy development plan elaborated by the ANME but not officially adopted by parliament or government, foresees a 30% share of renewables in the electricity mix by 2030. This corresponds to an additional totally capacity of 3 GW and an overall investment of 4.75 billion euro<ref name="http://www.anme.nat.tn/fileadmin/user1/doc/DEP/Rapport_final__PST.pdf">http://www.anme.nat.tn/fileadmin/user1/doc/DEP/Rapport_final__PST.pdf</ref>. Figure 3 shows the development goals by technology.The Tunisian Solar Plan was updated in 2014, and a new update is planned for 2015.<br/>
-<u>Figure 3: Foreseen RE Installed Capacity in Tunisia in 2020 and 2030</u><ref>ANME, Stratégie nationale de maîtrise de l'énergie. Objectifs, moyens et enjeux. p. 23</ref><br/>[[File:Installed Capacity RE in TUN.png|none|500px|Installed Capacity RE in TUN.png|alt=Installed Capacity RE in TUN.png]]<br/>
+<u>Figure 3: Foreseen RE Installed Capacity in Tunisia in 2020 and 2030</u><ref name="ANME, Stratégie nationale de maîtrise de l'énergie. Objectifs, moyens et enjeux. p. 23">ANME, Stratégie nationale de maîtrise de l'énergie. Objectifs, moyens et enjeux. p. 23</ref><br/>[[File:Installed Capacity RE in TUN.png|frame|left|500px|Installed Capacity RE in TUN.png|alt=Installed Capacity RE in TUN.png]]<br/>
+<div style="clear: both">The law No. 2004-72 on the rational use of energy defines wise use of energy as a national priority and as the most important element of a sustainable development policy. It states three principal goals: energy saving, renewable energy promotion and creation of new forms of energy, that favour costs’ reduction as well as the National economy and the environment.<br/></div>
+[[Tunisia Energy Situation#toc|►Go to Top]]<br/>
 <br/>
-The law No. 2004-72 on the rational use of energy defines wise use of energy as a national priority and as the most important element of a sustainable development policy. It states three principal goals: energy saving, renewable energy promotion and creation of new forms of energy, that favour costs’ reduction as well as the National economy and the environment.<br/>
-[[Tunisia Energy Situation#toc|►Go to Top]]<br/>
+== Energy Efficiency Policy<br/> ==
-=== Energy Efficiency Policy<br/> ===
+The National Energy Conservation Action Plan<ref name="http://maghrenov.eu/file/download/2878/Strategie+Nationale+de+Maitrise+de+l%27Energie_web.pdf">http://maghrenov.eu/file/download/2878/Strategie+Nationale+de+Maitrise+de+l%27Energie_web.pdf</ref> consists of three phases: (1) awareness raising, first concrete and grass-root actions were taken under two programs, (2000-2013) that contributed to an annual decrease of 2% in energy intensity; (2) continued implementation and voluntary investment via the mobilisation of industry, construction and transport (audits, cogeneration, lighting, household appliances, buildings, transport); (3) implementation of large scale projects in order to reach the 30-30 goals ‒ 30% of electricity shall be produced by renewable sources by 2030 ‒ (2020-2030).<br/>
-The National Energy Conservation Action Plan<ref>http://maghrenov.eu/file/download/2878/Strategie+Nationale+de+Maitrise+de+l%27Energie_web.pdf</ref> consists of three phases: (1) awareness raising, first concrete and grass-root actions were taken under two programs, (2000-2013) that contributed to an annual decrease of 2% in energy intensity; (2) continued implementation and voluntary investment via the mobilisation of industry, construction and transport (audits, cogeneration, lighting, household appliances, buildings, transport); (3) implementation of large scale projects in order to reach the 30-30 goals ‒ 30% of electricity shall be produced by renewable sources by 2030 ‒ (2020-2030).<br/>
 The Action Plan also foresees an independent regulator in the electricity market.<br/>
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 = Key Actors in the Energy Sector<br/> =
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 '''DGE''' (Direction Générale de l’Energie, Directorate-General for Energy) is a sub-department of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines. It is designed to conceive, coordinate and implement the national energy policy and to draft energy action plans and energy management programs.<br/>
-'''STEG''' (Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz, Tunisian Company for Electricity and Gas) is the national energy producer, TSO and supplier. The STEG was created by law 62-8 in 1962<ref>https://www.steg.com.tn/fr/index.html</ref>.<br/>
+'''STEG''' (Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz, Tunisian Company for Electricity and Gas) is the national energy producer, TSO and supplier. The STEG was created by law 62-8 in 1962<ref name="https://www.steg.com.tn/fr/index.html">https://www.steg.com.tn/fr/index.html</ref>.<br/>
-'''ETAP''' (Entreprise Tunisienne des Activités Pétrolières, Tunisian Refining Industry Company). Created in 1972, this stated-owned company plans oil and gas explorations and manage national gas and petroleum wealth<ref>http://www.etap.com.tn/</ref>.<br/>
+'''ETAP''' (Entreprise Tunisienne des Activités Pétrolières, Tunisian Refining Industry Company). Created in 1972, this stated-owned company plans oil and gas explorations and manage national gas and petroleum wealth<ref name="http://www.etap.com.tn/">http://www.etap.com.tn/</ref>.<br/>
-'''ANME''' (Agence Nationale de la Maîtrise de l’Energie, National Agency for Energy Management). Created in 1985, this agency specialised in energy management supports the Industry Ministry on energy transition<ref>www.anme.nat.tn/</ref>.<br/>
+'''ANME''' (Agence Nationale de la Maîtrise de l’Energie, National Agency for Energy Management). Created in 1985, this agency specialised in energy management supports the Industry Ministry on energy transition<ref name="www.anme.nat.tn/">www.anme.nat.tn/</ref>.<br/>
-'''AGIL''' (Société Nationale de Distribution des Pétroles, National Company of Oil Distribution) shares the oil distribution market with some private companies (s.a. Total, Shell, BP, etc.)<ref>http://www.agil.com.tn/</ref>.<br/>
+'''AGIL''' (Société Nationale de Distribution des Pétroles, National Company of Oil Distribution) shares the oil distribution market with some private companies (s.a. Total, Shell, BP, etc.)<ref name="http://www.agil.com.tn/">http://www.agil.com.tn/</ref>.<br/>
 Fond de Tranisition Energétique (Energy Transition Fund, FTE), until 2014 Fond National de Maîtrise de l’Energie (National Fund for Energy Management), created in 2005, it helps ANME to provide renewable projects with a financial support (among other subsidies)<br/>
-'''STEG Energies Renouvelables''', created in 2010, this is a branch of the Tunisian Company for Electricity and Gas fully devoted to renewable energies<ref>http://www.steg-er.com.tn/</ref>.<br/>
+'''STEG Energies Renouvelables''', created in 2010, this is a branch of the Tunisian Company for Electricity and Gas fully devoted to renewable energies<ref name="http://www.steg-er.com.tn/">http://www.steg-er.com.tn/</ref>.<br/>
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 Currently only two IPPs generate electricity:
-#Carthage Power Company (CPC): Radès II Power Station (natural gas fired plant, total capacity 480 MW) started operation in 2002 under the terms of a build own operate (BOO) agreement and by 2010 was responsible for 21% of national production<ref>http://www.carthagepower.com.tn/en/rades.php</ref>.
+#Carthage Power Company (CPC): Radès II Power Station (natural gas fired plant, total capacity 480 MW) started operation in 2002 under the terms of a build own operate (BOO) agreement and by 2010 was responsible for 21% of national production<ref name="http://www.carthagepower.com.tn/en/rades.php">http://www.carthagepower.com.tn/en/rades.php</ref>.
-#Societe d’Electricite d’El Bibane (SEEB): Tunisia’s second IPP, two 13.5 MW gas turbines that went on line in 2003<ref>http://www.industcards.com/cc-tunisia.htm</ref>.
+#Societe d’Electricite d’El Bibane (SEEB): Tunisia’s second IPP, two 13.5 MW gas turbines that went on line in 2003<ref name="http://www.industcards.com/cc-tunisia.htm">http://www.industcards.com/cc-tunisia.htm</ref>.
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+<br/>
+= Energy Cooperation<br/> =
-= Energy Cooperation<br/> =
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 == Bilateral Energy Cooperation with Germany<br/> ==
-See also: German-Tunisian Energy Partnership and [[Developing_the_Solar_Energy_Market_in_Tunisia_(Project_DMS)|DMS]]<br/>
+See also: [[German-Tunisian Energy Partnership|German-Tunisian Energy Partnership]] and [[Developing the Solar Energy Market in Tunisia (Project DMS)|DMS]]<br/>
+<br/>
+*[https://www.ptb.de/cms/en.html PTB] project "[[:File:PTB project Tunisia PV 95304 EN.pdf|Strengthening Quality Infrastructure for Photovoltaics]]" (English)
+*Projet PTB "[[:File:Projet PTB Tunisie PV 95304 FR.pdf|Renforcement de l'infrastructure qualité pour l'énergie photovoltaïque]]" (Français)
+*PTB project "[[:File:PTB_project_Maghreb_Solar_95313_EN.pdf|Strengthening Quality Infrastructure for Solar Thermal Energy]]" in the Maghreb countries
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Total Primary Energy Consumption in 2014^[3]* (without biomass, PV, SWH, process heat, self-consumption of oil fields, consumption of natural gas pipeline compressor stations)
Energy Source	in ktoe	in GWh	in PJ	in %
Crude Oil and Oil Products (2014)*	4,232	49,218	177,185	46%
Natural Gas (2014)*	4,876	56,708	204,148	53%
Electricity from Renewables (2014)*	92	3,852	1,070	1%
SUBTOTAL (2014)*	9,200	106,996	385,186	100%

Biomass (2011)	1,390		58
Geothermal, Solar etc. (2011)	9		0.38

Tunisia's energy production, consumption and import/export balance in 2012^[4]
	Crude Oil (ktoe)	Natural Gas (ktoe)
Total Production	3,522	2,563
Imports	1,139	2,480
Exports	-2,741	-0
Total consumption	1,946	5,043
% of net imported resources in the total consumption	69	49

Type of Power Plant	2013	2014*	Share 2014 (%)
Thermal (steam) power plant	1,040	1,040	24
Combined-cycle gas turbine	789	1,209	28
Gas turbine	1,772	1,779	41
Hydropower	62	62	1
Wind power	245	245	6
STEG total	3,908	4,335	100
IPPs	471	471	-
Total capacity, national	4,379	4,806	-

Electricity consumption of individual sectors in 2013^[17]
	GWh	%
Industry (Medium and High Voltage)	4 909	34
Transport & communication (Medium and High Voltage)	311	2
Tourism (Medium and High Voltage)	567	4
Service (Medium and High Voltage)	891	6
Agricultural pump sets (Medium and High Voltage)	556	4
Pumping stations (water, sanitation service) (Medium and High Voltage)	563	4
Low voltage	6 521	45
'Total'¹	14 380	100

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