What is energy in the Czech Republic?

Energy in the Czech Republic describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in the Czech Republic. OKD is a major mining company in the Czech Republic. Coal usage: 2019 40.9 Mt, 2020 31.5 Mt, 2021 31.4 Mt, 2022 35.1 Mt The country aims to phase out coal power by 2038 or earlier.

Does the Czech Republic have a new energy policy?

The Czech Republic approved a new National Energy Policy (SEP) aiming to reduce energy consumption and improve the economy’s energy intensity. However, reaching the targets of the SEP will require greater effort if the country is to play its part in the g

Will coal leave the Czech Republic's energy mix?

Fossil fuels, notably coal, still dominate the energy and electricity generation mix of the Czech Republic, but new climate targets at the European level will make coal less and less competitive. Therefore, the question is no longer if, but when, coal will exit the country’s energy mix.

How much carbon dioxide does Czech Republic emit per capita?

In 2014, the emissions of carbon dioxide were 10.4 tons per capita. The EU average was 7.9 tons per capita. Czech Republic's emissions were comparable to those of Japan or the Netherlands.

Will Czech Republic phase out coal power by 2038?

The country aims to phase out coal power by 2038 or earlier. Oil and gas deposits in the Czech Republic are in Moravia. Crude oil from Russia comes through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine. The Ingolstadt–Kralupy–Litvínov pipeline can bring crude oil from Germany and be connected to the Transalpine Pipeline.

Where does oil come from in Czech Republic?

Oil and gas deposits in the Czech Republic are in Moravia. Crude oil from Russia comes through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine. The Ingolstadt–Kralupy–Litvínov pipeline can bring crude oil from Germany and be connected to the Transalpine Pipeline. The Country has two refineries, owned by Česká rafinérská.