Algeria

Index rank 78

Energy Sustainability Index Rankings

 2010  2011  2012  Trend
Energy Performance  79  81  77 
Energy Security  56  65  75 
Social Equity  62  55  60 
Environmental Impact Mitigation  82  84  70 
       
Contextual Performance  69  84  73 
Political Strength  83  84  86 
Societal Strength  75  77  75 
Economic Strength  37  77  45 
       
Overall Rank  79  84  78 
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Key Metrics

Industrial sector (% of GDP) 56.5
TPEP / TPEC  (net energy exporter) 3.84
Emission intensity (kg CO2 per USD) 1.15
Energy affordability (USD per kWh) n.a.
GDP / capita (PPP, USD); GDP Group 7,112 (C)
Energy intensity (million BTU per USD) 0.02
CO2 emissions (metric tons) / capita) 3.24
Population Access to Electricity (%) 99.3
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Index Commentary

Algeria rises six places in the Index to rank 78. A drop in energy security is driven by a decrease of the weak wholesale margin on gasoline. Algeria struggles with diversity of electricity production and the 5-year energy consumption trend, while it performs very well in the ratio of production to total energy supply, and has relatively well diversified energy exports. Social equity drops slightly due to a small deterioration in providing high quality, affordable electricity access. Environmental performance improves; however CO2 emissions from electricity and heat generation remain at a very high level and the quality of air and water is mediocre. Thus, Algeria still underperforms in mitigating its environmental footprint compared to other countries with similar levels of energy intensity per capita. Performance in political and societal stability remains weak, while economic strength shows progress driven by a further improvement of macroeconomic stability.

Trends and Outlook

In recent years, Algeria has continuously developed its economy and improved its energy system. Energy policies have been implemented to intensify oil and gas exploration efforts to increase reserves, to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency and increase the share of renewables in electricity generation to 40% by 2030. Policymakers should continue to focus on: 1) increasing the proportion of renewable energy in electricity generation; 2) the development of energy efficiency as there is a great potential for improvement; 3) the development of a renewable energy industry that is economically sustainable; and 4) the development and support of R&D and training to increase the transfer of knowledge and technology

Notes

1) Data for shale gas resources not available