Energy in Brunei
Energy in Brunei is related to all of the type of energy and its related infrastructure used in Brunei.[1] Natural gas and diesel are used significantly in Brunei to generate domestic electricity, as well as gasoline and diesel to power its roads. Domestic supplies were undoubtedly still safe, but they were still susceptible to disturbances that would result in power outages and a lack of gasoline. To reduce the country's susceptibility and the economic hazards brought on by interrupted power and fuel shortages, it is crucial to strengthen the dependability of these sources.[2]
History
The first
Since 2006, Brunei's crude oil output has been trending downward. As the country's oil wells and platforms are getting older, which has caused production issues.[5] The Department of Energy of the Prime Minister's Office has established eight strategic objectives as part of Brunei's long-term vision, which is centered on the expansion and improvement of the nation's energy sector.[3] According to government statistics, Brunei is still fighting to emerge from a profound recession caused by record-low oil output in the second quarter of 2022, which resulted in the worst quarterly GDP fall of 4.4% in six years.[5]
Energy sources
In 2005, Brunei's total energy needs was 2,435 KTOE. As of 2022, approximately 127,000 barrels of oil and 243,000 barrels of natural gas equivalent are produced daily by Brunei's oil and gas fields.[6]
Oil
In 2005, oil supplied 24.4% of Brunei's total energy needs. Oil production from established fields and new forays into deep oceans are now economically feasible because to advancements in
Natural gas
In 2005,
Renewables
Brunei announced a strategic plan in 2014 with the goal of having 10% of renewable energy sources in the country's energy mix by 2035. The strategy outlines how to establish frameworks for renewable energy policy and regulation as well as increase the commercial deployment of solar PV.[7]
There is no pressing need for the development of renewable energy (RE) in Brunei due to the abundance of oil and gas resources. Even nevertheless, the Brunei Vision 2035 Long-Term Development Plan acknowledges that the country's oil and gas reserves cannot keep up with the rising demand and population development. As a result, it seeks to diversify the economy while also supporting the oil and gas industry. Although there have been attempts to create a legal framework to support the development of renewable energy, no clear plans for its growth have yet been created. Brunei has already put in place a 1.2 MW solar power demonstration facility. In the future, this factory will be expanded.[4]
Energy consumption
Brunei's
About half of the nation's total energy usage is used for transportation. Over 90% of the fleet is made up of private automobiles, with various vehicle types making up the remaining 10%. Vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel account for the majority, 78% and 21%, respectively. According to statistics, there were around 282,345 active automobiles for every 442,400 people in the country in 2018, which equates to an average of 0.59 active vehicles per person.[2] In 2005, energy consumption in Brunei were as follows:
- Transportation sector 56.2% (719 KTOE)
- Residential or commercial sector 32.8% (236 KTOE)
- Industrial sector 11.0% (79 KTOE)
Carbon emissions
One of the nations with the lowest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is Brunei. Despite being insignificant, emissions are anticipated to rise dramatically over the following few years as the economy expands. As a result, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement, the nation has committed to reducing all of its emissions by 2035 through the following measures:[2]
- Energy sector – decrease total energy consumption by 63%.
- Land transport sector – decrease CO2 emissions from morning-peak-hour vehicle use by 40%.
- Forestry sector – increase total gazette forest reserve area from 41% to 55%.
See also
References
- ^ "Brunei Darussalam : Energy Overview | Let's Talk Energy". Talkenergy.wordpress.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-03. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
- ^ a b c d e Brunei Darussalam: Shifting to Hydrogen Society (PDF). Jakarta: ERIA. 2020. pp. 1–5.
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- ^ a b "Brunei Darussalam Energy Sector". ASEAN-German Energy Programme (AGEP). Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b c d Han, Shareen (2022-10-24). "Record-low oil output drags Brunei economy deeper into recession". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ a b "Brunei - Energy". www.trade.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
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