Energy in Qatar
Energy in Qatar describe energy issues in Qatar. Qatar is an OPEC member. Energy production in relation to population is remarkable. Qatar is significant producer of natural gas and its production has been increased since 2005.
Primary energy use in 2009 in Qatar was 277 TWh and 196 TWh per million persons.[1]
Natural gas
In 2009 Qatar was 7th top producer of natural gas (2.9% world) exceeding Algeria (2,6%), the Netherlands (2,5%) and Indonesia (2,5%). 75% of the natural gas production was exported in 2009 (67/89 bm3). The energy content is high.[2]
Electricity
Qatar's electricity supply is regulated by Kahramaa.[3]
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| Energy in Qatar[4] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capita | Prim. energy | Production | Export | Electricity | CO2-emission | |
| million | TWh | TWh | TWh | TWh | Mt | |
| 2004 | 0.78 | 210 | 883 | 667 | 12.3 | 38.6 |
| 2007 | 0.84 | 258 | 1,198 | 930 | 14.7 | 48.5 |
| 2008 | 1.28 | 281 | 1,452 | 1,161 | 20.1 | 53.9 |
| 2009 | 1.41 | 277 | 1,628 | 1,338 | 23.0 | 56.5 |
| 2010 | 1.76 | 262 | 2,025 | 1,748 | 26.4 | 66.1 |
| 2012 | 1.87 | 387 | 2,457 | 2,043 | 30.1 | 71.4 |
| 2012R | 2.05 | 441 | 2,563 | 2,103 | 32.6 | 75.8 |
| 2013 | 2.17 | 467 | 2,605 | 2,109 | 32.5 | 72.4 |
| Change 2004-10 | 126 % | 25 % | 129 % | 162 % | 114 % | 71 % |
| Mtoe = 11.63 TWh.
2012R = CO2 calculation criteria changed, numbers updated |
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From 2007 to 2010 energy export of Qatar have increased from 930 TWh to 1,748 TWh. In three years population growth was from 0.84 million to 1.76 million persons.
Global warming
Qatar was the third top carbon dioxide emitter per capita in the world in 2009: 79.82 tonnes per capita.[5] All emissions from building and cement production are local but some people may argue that some Qatar produced fuels and goods are consumed abroad.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ IEA Key energy statistics 2011 Page: Country specific indicator numbers from page 48
- ↑ IEA Key energy statistics 2010 pages 13, 60
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- ↑ IEA Key World Energy Statistics Statistics 2015, 2014 (2012R as in November 2015 + 2012 as in March 2014 is comparable to previous years statistical calculation criteria, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006 IEA October, crude oil p.11, coal p. 13 gas p. 15
- ↑ World carbon dioxide emissions data by country: China speeds ahead of the rest Guardian 31 January 2011
- ↑ Which nations are most responsible for climate change? Guardian 21 April 2011
