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Electricity in Brunei in 2021

Global Ranking: #201
0.0% #201 Low-carbon electricity
1202.09 watts #18 Generation / person
657.81 gCO2eq/kWh #212 Carbon Intensity

In 2021, the electricity consumption in Brunei was fully powered by fossil fuels, with roughly half of the generation at 49% hailing from coal and a near equal proportion at 48% from gas. There were no other types of energy sources factored in, meaning that the country relied fully on these high carbon emitting sources for its electricity needs. Such a situation indicates an urgent need for Brunei to shift towards cleaner and more sustainable low-carbon energy sources to reduce its carbon footprint.

Suggestions

Looking at the success of other countries, Brunei could look into harnessing the potential of nuclear energy; France and Slovakia generate a significant portion, 66% and 61% respectively, of their electricity from nuclear energy. Wind energy could be another viable option considering how it powers 59% of Denmark's and 40% of Uruguay's electricity needs. While the geographical and socio-political context of Brunei differs, these countries nonetheless demonstrate that a commitment to low-carbon energy generation is not only possible, but successful. This could involve policy incentives towards low-carbon energy investments, fostering research and development in these technologies, and building the necessary infrastructure for such a transition.

History

However, looking at Brunei's history in electricity generation, it is clear that the country has yet to start exploring low-carbon energy options. The data from 2011 to 2018 reveals zero electricity being generated from solar, one of the most accessible form of low-carbon energy. With no evidence of nuclear or wind energy generation either, it appears Brunei has remained consistently reliant on fossil fuels for over a decade. This presents an urgent call to action for Brunei to shift from this stagnant state and adopt cleaner, low-carbon energy sources for its electricity generation.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

Data Sources

For the years 1980 to 1989 the data source is EIA.
For the years 1990 to 2007 the data source is IEA.
For the years 2008 to 2010 the data source is Ember.
For the years 2011 to 2018 the data source is IEA.
For the years 2019 to 2021 the data source is Ember.
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