Energy & Petroleum Statistics Report
Prepared By Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) - 2021The 2021 Energy & Petroleum Statistics Report by EPRA offers a detailed analysis of Kenya’s energy sector performance during the financial year 2020/2021. The report documents the remarkable progress in electricity connectivity, with 876,961 new customers connected between January 2020 and May 2021, raising the national electrification rate to 76.49%, the highest in East Africa. It highlights that 92.3% of Kenya’s electricity in 2020 was generated from renewable sources, primarily geothermal (43.6%), hydro (36.5%), and wind (11.5%), underscoring Kenya’s leadership in renewable energy adoption on the continent.
The report also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a temporary dip in energy demand and power generation between July and October 2020 due to lockdowns and remote working, but demand rebounded strongly by June 2021 with peak electricity demand reaching 1,994 MW. Petroleum product imports increased by 12% in 2021 as economic activities resumed, while LPG consumption rose, reflecting a shift towards cleaner cooking fuels. The report serves as a critical resource for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders by providing reliable data to support decision-making, investment planning, and sector regulation, aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda.
The report also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a temporary dip in energy demand and power generation between July and October 2020 due to lockdowns and remote working, but demand rebounded strongly by June 2021 with peak electricity demand reaching 1,994 MW. Petroleum product imports increased by 12% in 2021 as economic activities resumed, while LPG consumption rose, reflecting a shift towards cleaner cooking fuels. The report serves as a critical resource for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders by providing reliable data to support decision-making, investment planning, and sector regulation, aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda.
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