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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 power does Venezuela have?

Venezuela's installed electrical capacity totals just over 30 GW, split roughly equally between fossil fuels and hydropower. The country's largest single power generator is the Guri hydroelectric project (also known as the Simon Bolivar hydroelectric project), with an installed capacity of 10,235 MW.

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.

Who owns the power plants in Venezuela?

EDC has 11% of Venezuelan capacity, and owns the majority of conventional thermal power plants. The rest of the power production is owned by private companies.

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 Venezuela's coal industry has faced challenges such as outdated infrastructure and limited investment, which has affected production.

How much natural gas does Venezuela have?

Venezuela has significant natural gas reserves, accounting for 73% of total natural gas reserves in South America and totaling 195 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) as of 2023.23 The majority of the country's natural gas reserves are associated with crude oil; around 80% of produced natural gas is associated gas produced as a by-product of oil production.