Energy Consumption Trends for Industry Segments in Northern Africa

Abstract

Abstract This article analyzes trends of the total final energy consumption in sectors of building materials, residential, and transport industry in Algeria. The total final energy by sector and type of fuel is analyzed. The evolution of the total energy intensity and the impact of energy consumption on the environment are discussed. Consumption per capita in Algeria is 1,058.0 kg of oil equivalent per person, while in Morocco, the country with almost the same number of inhabitants it is 458 Kgoe and in Tunisia it is 843 Kgoe. The total emission of gases is equal to 46 million Tons of CO2, with an average of 3 TECO2 / TOE.