You are here: Home » Economy » Energy

Category: Energy

Tunisian Government Raises Fuel Prices to Cut Budget Deficit

Salma Bouzid | 05 March 2013 | 6 Comments

An increase in fuel prices went into effect Tuesday at midnight following an annoucement by the Ministry of Industry. The decision comes as the government is seeking to cut public expenditures, and fuel subsidies in particular, in light of its budget deficit at 6.6% of GDP. Unleaded gasoline just increased in price by 100 millimes [...]

Renewable Energy Sector Promises Jobs in Tunisia

Amira Masrour | 01 February 2013 | 6 Comments

The launch Monday of a Tunisian-German government partnership focusing on renewable energy could help create jobs for young graduates, according to those involved in the initiative. The vast solar resources in Tunisia’s southern Saharan region have long been considered a potential source of alternative energy, and the recent partnership between the two countries will guarantee [...]

Labor Unrest in Tunisia Continues to Disrupt Foreign Business

Bernard Yaros | 29 January 2013 | 0 Comments

Canadian oil and gas company Winstar reported yesterday that it has shut down production in three southern oil concessions since January 16 due to labor conflicts. The closure of oil production came on the same day that the local branch of the UGTT trade union in Tataouine organized a three-day strike. In response, Winstar ordered [...]

Tunisia Exhibits “Weaknesses” in Global Energy Competitiveness

Bernard Yaros | 18 December 2012 | 1 Comment

Tunisia was ranked 69th out of 146 countries in the first ever Global Energy Competitiveness Index, launched by KPMG and the Institut Choiseul. The rankings were based on the countries’ energy diversity, electricity accessibility, and control over the environmental footprint by their energy production and consumption. Of all the countries assessed, one third fell under [...]

Shell Responds to Concerns Over Shale Gas Extraction in Tunisia

Bernard Yaros | 23 November 2012 | 10 Comments

International energy firm Shell has responded to two articles that were published on November 7 by online Tunisian media Tunivisions and Tunisia Live and shed light on grassroots opposition to a proposal for shale gas drilling. “Shell supports the rights of Tunisians to engage in discussions about onshore gas development,” read the statement. “Further, we [...]

Tunisians Protest against Shale Gas Extraction

Houda Mzioudet | 07 November 2012 | 1 Comment

About 50 Tunisians gathered today in front of the Tunisian Ministry of Industry and Energy to protest the proposal to drill for shale gas in Tunisia with international energy firm Shell. Members from civil society organizations and some political parties say the project would pollute the environment and jeopardize the health of Tunisians. Shale gas [...]

Water Access Restored to Tunisia’s Parched Eastern and Southern Regions

Mohamed Guesmi | 16 July 2012 | 0 Comments

In a press release issued today, the National Company of Water Distribution and Exploitation (SONEDE) announced the resumption of water distribution in almost all previously cut-off districts, except in high altitude regions in the governorate of Mahdia. “This [restoration of water distribution] is the product of cooperation over the past days of between SONEDE and the National [...]

Power Failures Disrupt Water Distribution to Interior Regions

Mohamed Guesmi | 13 July 2012 | 0 Comments

Amidst a sweltering heat wave, a number of Tunisia’s eastern and southern regions are also facing chronic water shortages. From the Nabeul governorate, situated on Tunisia’s northern coast, through the country’s southern and interior regions – including Kasserine, Gafsa, Tozeur, Kebili, Kef, and Beja - residents have been deprived of their daily access to water, particularly [...]

Proposed Initiative Could Make Tunisia Regional Supplier of Alternative Energy

Mohamed Guesmi | 05 July 2012 | 0 Comments

According to a major new study conducted by the German consortium Desertec Industrial Initiative (Dii), Tunisia could play a central role in the distribution of energy throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe – with potentially massive gains to the country’s economy. In fact, some of the recommendations of the study have already begun [...]

Solar Energy in Tunisia to Benefit Most from $2.5 Billion Investment

Mohamed Guesmi | 07 June 2012 | 0 Comments

Tunisia’s government will invest four billion dinars ($2.5 billion) over the next four years in the domestic energy sector – with preference given to clean energy – through the state energy provider and distributor Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG). “The Tunisian economy will soon resume its normal pace. All planned investments funded by STEG [...]

Stay informed

Latest News

Featured Videos