Burundi has no local sources of oil or natural gas and neither are there any facilities for oil refining. So all refined oil products are imported from neighbouring Kenya and Tanzania (REEEP, undated). Approximately 3,000 barrels of oil is imported daily. This is costly since they have to be transported overland.
What type of energy is used in Burundi?
Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Burundi: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?
Can Burundi produce 300 MW of hydro energy?
The potential of production of 300 MW in exploitable hydro energy in Burundi can be observed through its geographical relief and the abundant precipitation. Burundi carries an important hydro-electric power potential, but only exploits slightly more than than10 % of this (32 MW).
Why is energy demand increasing in Burundi?
Limited capability and resources to improve energy efficiency are also the main factors contributing to the increase of Burundian energy demand. Incorporating these factors into energy demand forecasts is crucial for a capital constrained developing country, like Burundi, where reliable energy supply capability is limited. 4.2.