How is energy used in Ecuador?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

How has Ecuador's energy consumption changed over the years?

Ecuador’s energy production increased by a compounded growth rate of 0.5% per year from 2011 to 2021, and renewables accounted for most of the increase. The country's energy consumption also increased by a compounded growth rate of 0.5% per year over the same period, down from 4.9% per year the decade prior.

Does Ecuador have a natural gas market?

Ecuador's natural gas market is less developed than its oil sector; it has a 0.9% share of total energy production and 1.7% share of energy consumption (Figure 1). Natural gas in Ecuador is mostly used by the industry sector1.

What is Ecuador's energy policy?

1. Policy Ecuador’s 2008 Constitution explicitly states that the government will promote the use of clean and alternative energy sources, in addition to energy efficiency, while providing access to public services, preserving the environment and maintaining food and water security, among others.

How much natural gas does Ecuador have?

Ecuador had 385 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of proven natural gas reserves as of 2022. Ecuador's natural gas reserves account for about 0.14% of South America's total reserves. Ecuador's natural gas production is small compared with oil production, accounting for less than 1% of total energy production in the country in 2021.

Who uses natural gas in Ecuador?

Natural gas in Ecuador is mostly used by the industry sector1. Hydropower in Ecuador is a significant source of electricity generation given the country’s geographical features, such as the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest. Hydropower accounted for 79.1% of total electricity generation in 2021, up from 55.4% in 2011.2 Figure 1.