Energy[edit]
Circle frame.svg
Sources of electricity production in Tunisia[100]
Thermal steam (44%)
Combined Cycle (43%)
Gas turbine (11%)
Wind, Hydroelectric, Solar (2%)
The majority of the electricity used in Tunisia is produced locally, by state-owned company STEG (Société Tunisienne de l´Electricité et du Gaz). In 2008, a total of 13,747 GWh was produced in the country.[101]
Oil production of Tunisia is about 97,600 barrels per day (15,520 m3/d). The main field is El Bourma.[102]
Oil production began in 1966 in Tunisia. Currently there are 12 oil fields.[103]
Tunisia has plans for two nuclear power stations, to be operational by 2019. Both facilities are projected to produce 900–1000 MW. France is set to become an important partner in Tunisia's nuclear power plans, having signed an agreement, along with other partners, to deliver training and technology.[104][105]
The Desertec project is a large-scale energy project aimed at installing solar power panels in northern Africa, with a power line connection between it and southern Europe. Tunisia will be a part of this project, but exactly how it may benefit from this remains to be seen.