The BP report also found that in the same period Tunisia’s proven oil reserves decreased from 600m barrels to 400m barrels. The Hasdrubal oil and gas field and the Miskar gas field account for 62% of hydrocarbons production.
Does Tunisia have oil & gas reserves?
Nonetheless the country has been able to profit from its modest oil and gas reserves, especially with regard to the offshore Hasdrubal and Miskar fields in the Gulf of Gabès, which represent 65% of Tunisia’s annual gas production. While such reserves have been critical for the country’s development, sector activity has declined since 2008.
What is the energy sector in Tunisia?
The energy sector in Tunisia includes all production, processing and, transit of energy consumption in this country. The production involves the upstream sector that includes general oil and gas, the downstream sector that includes the only refinery in Tunisia and most of the production of natural gas, and varied electrical/renewable energies.
How much natural gas is produced in Tunisia?
It meets more than half of the country’s natural gas demand, with the Hasdrubal and Miskar fields (also located in the Amilcar permit). Combined production from the two fields is around 45,000 boed. BG is also the largest producer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Tunisia. "BG Group is the operator of the field with 50% interest.