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Where can I find information about energy access in Niger?

Find relevant information for Niger on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the Tracking SDG7 homepage. (Sustainable Development Goal indicators 7.1 energy access, 7.2 on renewable energy and 7.3 on energy efficiency).

Why is access to energy a problem in Niger?

Despite this rich potential, access to energy is still a challenge for the authorities. Final energy consumption in Niger is estimated at 0.15 toe per capita, one of the lowest in the world. The weakness of this value is mainly due to limited access of Niger’s households to modern energy.

How much energy does Niger use?

Final energy consumption in Niger is estimated at 0.15 toe per capita, one of the lowest in the world. The weakness of this value is mainly due to limited access of Niger’s households to modern energy. Indeed, over 90% of Niger’s households use wood as fuel for cooking. Access to modern cooking fuels and other modern energy is still very limited.

How many tons of coal are there in Niger?

Mineral coal reserves located in northern Niger are over 90 million tons. Around 70 million tons are in Salkadamna, in the Tahoua region. A project for their development should start soon, for the production of electricity and coal briquettes for cooking energy.

Is Niger a member of ECOWAS?

The outcome of this process has no doubt because Niger is a member of the Economic Community West African States (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS protocol on energy, which was ratified by Niger in 2005, developed on the basis of principles of the Energy Charter Treaty.

Does Niger have natural gas?

Natural gas is part of the riches contained in soil of the Niger, but its exploitation has not yet begun. Reserves are estimated about 18.6 billion m3. The hydroelectric potential, meanwhile, is estimated at approximately 280.5 MW, including 130 MW in Kandadji, 122.5 MW on the River Niger in Gambou and 26 MW in Dyondyonga on Mekrou.