Yemen electricity regulations

4 FAQs about Yemen electricity regulations

Does Yemen have electricity?

Even before the conflict in 2015, most of Yemen's population was deprived of basic electricity services. Yemen has the lowest electricity access rate in the Middle East and North Africa. The power obtained from the grid or off-grid sources is estimated to be 40 to 60% (MOEE).

Is Yemen an energy exporter?

Yemen is net energy exporter. Primary energy use in Yemen was 87 TWh and 4 TWh/million people in 2008 and 88 TWh (4 TWh/M) in 2009. According to the World Bank, Yemen has the lowest level of electricity connection in the Middle East, with only 40% of the population having access to electricity. Rural areas are particularly badly affected.

How much energy does Yemen use?

In 2017, oil made up about 76% of the total primary energy supply, natural gas about 16%, biofuels and waste about 3.7%, wind and solar energies etc. about 1.9%, and coal about 2.4%. According to the International Energy Agency report, the final consumption of electricity in Yemen in 2017 was 4.14 TWh.

Is there a shortage of electricity in Yemen?

Yemen is experiencing a severe shortage of several gigawatts of electricity, according to the Yemen Public Electricity Corporation (YPEC), which is a semi-independent arm of the Yemen Ministry of Electricity and Energy (YMEE) (World Bank 2009).

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It is the percentage of population with access to electricity. It is estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter.

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World Bank Document

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