What drives Tunisia's energy transition?

Three key drivers will dictate Tunisia's energy transition: energy security, given Tunisia's growing energy balance deficit; economics, given the relative decrease in the price of renewables; and environment, given the Country's commitment to reduce domestic greenhouse gas emissions.

What percentage of Tunisia's electricity is generated from natural gas?

In 2020, natural gas made up 86% of Tunisia's installed capacity and 95% of power generation, while renewable energy made up 13% of installed capacity and 5% of power generation. Fossil fuels represent the majority of Tunisia's electricity generation mix (approximately 97%), with natural gas being the primary fuel source.

What are the project regimes in Tunisia?

Depending on the size of the project, Tunisia employs two different project regimes: the Concessions regime, which is applicable for large-scale projects typically designed for energy export, and the Authorizations regime, which is for projects with a maximum capacity of 10 MW, 30 MW, and 15 MW for solar, wind, and biomass projects, respectively.

How many natural gas fields are in Tunisia?

Tunisia has five gas and oil&gas fields in operation: Hasdrubal, Miskar, Nawara, Sabria, and Chouech Es Saida. While Tunisia produces natural gas (approximately 87,404.63 million cubic feet of natural gas per year, as of 2015), the majority of demand is met through energy imports from neighboring countries.

Who produces the most electricity in Tunisia?

While STEG controls the vast majority (91.7%) of installed generating capacity and generates 84% of the country's electricity, there is one independent power producer, Carthage Power Company, operating in Tunisia. Carthage Power Company owns and operates a 471-MW combined cycle power plant.

How many kV power lines are there in Tunisia?

The project will consist of 660 km of 525-kV ACDC overhead lines in Tunisia, 661 km of 525-kV DC submarine cables, and 7 km of 525-kV DC and 400-kV underground cables, terminating at an existing high-voltage substation. Tunisia's power sector is well-developed, with 99.8% of its population having access to the national electric grid.