Index Commentary

Chad’s energy security performance is supported by a very high ratio of production to total energy supply and a good wholesale margin on gasoline; however low performing indicators are low diversity of electricity production and the positive 5-year energy consumption growth trend. The latter is however necessary for Chad’s economic and social development as electricity access is still incomplete, leading to Chad’s poor ranking in social equity (rank 88). Performance in environmental impact mitigation is driven by very low energy and emission intensity per capita, but a low quality of air and water. Chad slightly underperforms in mitigating its environmental impact when compared to other countries with similar level of energy intensity per capita. Contextual performance is overall rather weak. Economic strength is slightly better due to low costs of living as proportion of household consumption expenditure.