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Can North Africa's Oil and gas sector adapt?

There are also opportunities for North Africa’s important oil and gas sector to adapt and contribute to accelerating the region’s clean energy transitions.

Why is energy demand growing in Africa?

Demand for energy services in Africa is set to grow rapidly; maintaining affordability remains an urgent priority. Africa has the world’s lowest levels of per capita use of modern energy. As its population and incomes grow, demand for modern energy expands by a third between 2020 and 2030 in the SAS.

How can North Africa transform resource endowments into sustainable economic growth?

North Africa can translate resource endowments into sustainable economic growth by diversifying their economies and by reducing its emissions intensity. Energy transitions are being internalised even in countries in which oil and gas resources have long been the cornerstone of the economy, like Algeria and Libya.

How much energy does Africa use per capita?

If an African average annual per capita electricity consumption of 602 kWh (Figs. 4b,e, Supplementary Tables 1 and 2) or a world average of 3,513 kWh (Figs. 4c,f, Supplementary Tables 1 and 2) is assumed, the RE transformation potential reduces largely, manifesting the need for additional RE potential exploitation and innovation.

Is Africa a good place to invest in solar energy?

For example, Africa has shown great progress in the development of its solar energy markets over the recent years, with the continent experiencing a growth of over 1.8W of new solar installations, mainly driven by five countries; Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia and Ghana.

Does Africa need a well-functioning infrastructure?

Between now and 2030, Africa’s domestic demand for both oil and gas accounts for around two-thirds of the continent’s production. This puts greater emphasis on developing well-functioning infrastructure within Africa, such as storage and distribution infrastructure, to meet domestic demand for transport fuels and LPG.