EPRA releases Energy and Petroleum Statistics report 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) statistics report 2024 provides an in-depth analysis of the performance of the electricity, petroleum, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and renewable energy subsectors offering critical insights into trends and developments shaping Kenya’s energy landscape.
According to the report Kenya’s electricity generation increased by 6.13% reaching 7,222.37 GWh with Geothermal remained the dominant source contributing 39.81% of total generation while hydro and wind accounted for 24.74% and 13.46%, respectively.
“The energy and petroleum sector in Kenya keeps evolving and we have seen interesting advancements that keep promoting access, affordability and sustainability”, said EPRA Director General, Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria.
Mr. Bargoria noted that as of December 2024 there have been encouraging shifts such as a 7.12% growth in local petroleum demand, a commencement of power transmission through the Isinya-Arusha-Singida 400kV line, and a 480.65% increase in electricity consumption under the electric mobility tariff.”
Subsequently imports rose to 751.95 GWh, accounting for 10.41% of total consumption, driven by full commercial operation of electricity imports from Ethiopia and the initiation of energy exchange with Tanzania.
Peak demand hit 2,288.35 MW on October 29, 2024, sustaining levels above 2,200 MW throughout the period.
The report further states that electricity access expanded with 194,654 new connections bringing total grid-connected customers to 9.85 million.
“Petroleum and LPG subsectors have experienced a gradual decline in global crude oil prices as observed, primarily driven by slowed global economic growth and reduced fuel demand in China this trend resulted in a steady decrease in local fuel prices, benefiting consumers”, Dr. Kiptoo added.
LPG demand surged by 13.38%, driven by clean cooking initiatives and the government-led LPG growth strategy, accelerating the transition to cleaner energy.
