(June 2009) Energy in Burkina Faso is sourced primarily from diesel and heavy fuel, with some access to hydropower and solar. Burkina Faso produced 69 kilotonne of oil equivalent (ktoe) of energy in 2015, 89.8% of which was generated from fossil fuels.
Does Burkina Faso have a nuclear power plant?
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Burkina Faso and Russian state nuclear company Rosatom on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for construction of a nuclear power plant in the landlocked Sahel West African state, Burkina Faso’s energy ministry said in a statement.
Will Iran build an oil refinery in Burkina Faso?
“Negotiations are continuing with the Islamic Republic of Iran for the construction of an oil refinery,” Prime Minister Apolinaire Kyelem told the members of the parliament. He added that a memorandum of understanding had also been signed with Ghana for the construction of a multi-product pipeline to supply Burkina Faso with hydrocarbons.
What percentage of Burkina Faso has access to clean fuels for cooking?
As of 2020, it is estimated 10.60% of Burkina Faso have access to access to clean fuels for cooking, according to our world in data. ^ a b "Power Africa in Burkina Faso | Power Africa | U.S. Agency for International Development". 5 October 2021.