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Energy Statistics > Background (most recent) by country
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| Countries (A to Z) |
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| Australia |
Australia is one of the biggest producers of coal in the world, with more than 265 million tonnes produced in 2005, with only China, the US and India producing more. Its electrical energy production is mainly sourced from fossil fuels, with 90.8%, while the country has the 9th largest natural gas reserves in the world with 2.4 trillion cubic feet a fraction of Russia’s 47.8 trillion. |
| Canada |
Electricity production is hugely important with a total electricity generation of 628 billion kWh in 2005. Of that figure almost 579 billion kWh was produced by public power stations, but a further 49 billion kWh self produced electricity, making Canada the 4th largest producer of independently generated electricity. Almost 58% is produced by hydro electricity production, with fossil fuels the source of 28% of its electrical production and 13% (92 billion kWh) produced through nuclear power stations. |
| China |
China's energy consumption is not small matter, ranking 2nd highest in terms of electricity consumption and oil consumption behind the US, and the highest rate of coal consumption, with 1.3 billion tonnes burned each year. However, its nuclear energy consumption is significantly less than other nations, with 13 countries consuming more than its figure of 25.9 terawatt-hours. |
| France |
Nuclear power is a major source of energy in France with the country rated 2nd in the world in terms of nuclear electricity generation, behind the US and ahead of Japan. Indeed, with 59 operable reactors, it is Europe's largest nuclear nation, far ahead of Russia (30), UK (27) and Germany (19). Nuclear electricity represented more than 77% of the total amount of electricity generated in the country, with hydro-electricity representing 14% and electricity from fossil fuels representing just 8.2% |
| Germany |
Despite its position as a leading industrial nation, Germany has not committed itself to nuclear power in the same way that neighbours France has. Only 29.9% of the country's electricity generation is nuclear electricity. Electricity generation through fossil fuels remains the lions share holder of electricity generation, with 61.8%. Germany is the leaders in wind energy generation, with more than 16,600 MW, more than twice that of the 2nd biggest producer, Spain. |
| India |
India still relies very heavily on fossil fuels for electricity production, with 81.7% of the total amount of electrical energy generated. The 2nd highest source is water, with hydroelectricity production accounting for 14.5%. Nuclear electricity accounts for 3.4%, with thermal and wind energy generating the remainder. One of the chief source of fossil fuel electricity is coal, with, India the 3rd biggest producer of coal in the world, according to 2005 figures. Its 407 million tonnes of mined coal is surpassed only by China's 2.2 billion tonnes and the US's 532 million tonnes. |
| Russia |
Energy is one of the biggest sectors in the Russian economy. It has the world’s biggest natural gas reserves, at nearly 48 trillion cubic feet, and the 8th largest oil reserves, with 69 billion barrels. Nuclear power remains important too, as it is the 5th highest generator of nuclear electricity. |
| Saudi Arabia |
Oil is the biggest aspect of Saudi Arabia’s energy industry, with the state the biggest net oil exporter in the world with 6.7 million barrels per day, and some 262 billion barrels in oil reserves. However, gas is also a major part of the industry, with the 4th highest natural gas reserves behind Russia, Iran and Qatar. |
| Singapore |
Being a small city state, there can be no surprise that its energy needs are almost completely imported. In fact, only Hong Kong has a higher percentage imported energy use in the world. Singapore’s electric power generation is 6.7 million kWh, but its electric power consumption is 34.6 billion kWh. It is also a major consumer of oil, with some 38.1 million tonnes consumed by the end of 2004. |
| United Kingdom |
Nuclear power has become a significant share UK’s energy production, accounting for 23.7% of the total electricity production, with fossil fuels remaining the chief source at 73.8%. It has the 7th highest rate of nuclear electricity production in the world, and the 7th highest nuclear consumption rate. The consequence of this nuclear activity, is having the 2nd highest nuclear waste generated. |
| United States |
As one of the world’s nuclear powers, it is no surprise that it has the highest number of nuclear rectors in operation (104) and the biggest in nuclear electricity generation, with 780 terrawatt hours. However, there is still large dependency on oil, with the US the largest net importer of oil in the world, with 10.4 billion bars per day. |
| Uruguay |
Water power is chief source of electricity generation in Uruguay, with 99% generated by hydro electric plants. The remaining share of electricity generation is accounted by 0.7% from fossil fuels, and 0.3% from natural gas. However, the production falls short of consumer demands, with 70% of energy use imported. |
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