What type of energy does Venezuela use?

Venezuela relies heavily on domestic production of fossil fuels, with oil and natural gas comprising approximately 90% of the country's total energy supply. Hydro power also plays a key role in electricity generation, accounting for roughly half of installed capacity.

How much electricity does Venezuela produce per year?

of electric energy per year. Per capita this is an average of 2,769 kWh. Venezuela can completely be self-sufficient with domestically produced energy. The total production of all electric energy producing facilities is 105 bn kWh, also 135 percent of own requirements.

How does Venezuela's economic policy affect energy consumption?

Venezuela's restrictive economic policies (Figure 3) have resulted in a decrease in inflation-adjusted GDP per capita, which has led to a decrease in energy consumption (Figure 4). Venezuela has the refining capacity to meet its domestic demand, but the country’s refineries are in poor condition.

What is the role of coal in Venezuela's energy mix?

In comparison to oil and natural gas, coal plays a minor role in Venezuela’s energy mix, accounting for 0.2% of total energy production and 0.1% of total energy consumption. Venezuela's coal industry has faced challenges such as outdated infrastructure and limited investment, which has affected production.

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What is the largest oil company in Venezuela?

The largest oil company is Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). Oil fields in the country include Bolivar Coastal Field, Boscán Field, Maracaibo Basin and Orinoco Belt . Hydro power provided 74% of domestic electricity in 2008. Venezuela produced 87 TWh hydro power in 2008, 2.6% of the world total.