Does Guinea-Bissau have a dual energy economy?

Guinea-Bissau has a dual energy economy based on domestic wood- fuels and imported oil. About 90% of total energy consumption is accounted for by firewood and charcoal, which are used in almost all households for cooking as well as in traditional rural, commercial and artisanal activities.

What is the consumption of energy in Guinea-Bissau?

ム ー ABSTRACT The consumption of energy in Guinea-Bissau is characterized by a total reliance on imported petroleum fuels for transport, industry and house- hold lighting needs and on woodfuels for almost all household cooking and traditional rural, commercial and artisanal activities.

Is Guinea-Bissau a viable energy resource?

The coast of Guinea-Bissau, with its deeply indented coastline, experiences high tidal range values making this a commercially viable energy resource. The highest mean annual tidal amplitude of 3.4 m was recorded at Porto Gole, on the banks of Rio Geba and could generate 50 MW of electricity (REEEP, 2012); (DICAT, undated).

Who manages the electricity sector in Guinea Bissau?

The National Electricity and Water Corporation (EAGB) manages the electricity sector in Guinea Bissau. On a regional level, the country is a member of the West African Power Pool. The main sector policy is the National Energy Policy 1995, and more recently, the Energy Master Plan of 2013.

How much electricity does Guinea Bissau use?

Guinea Bissau has a population of 1.75 million (Table 1). Total production of electricity in 2015 was 13 ktoe with all of it produced from fossil fuels (Table 2). Final consumption of electricity in the same year was 6 ktoe (AFREC, 2015). Key consumption and production statistics are shown in Figures 2 and 3.

Does Guinea Bissau use petroleum products?

The Consumption of Petroleum Products 2.3 Outside of woodfuels, Guinea Bissau's energy requirements are met entirely by imported petroleum products. As shown in Table 2.2, the country's demand for petroleum products is characterized by an unusually