Is Belarus a net energy importer?

Belarus is a net energy importer. According to IEA, the energy import vastly exceeded the energy productionin 2015, describing Belarus as one of the world's least energy sufficient countries in the world. Belarus is very dependent on Russia.

How much energy does Belarus use?

Primary energy use in Belarus was 327 TWh or 34 TWh per million persons in 2008. Primary energy use per capita in Belarus in 2009 (34 MWh) was slightly more than in Portugal(26 MWh) and about half of the use in Belgium(64 MWh) or Sweden(62 MWh). Electricity consumed in 2021 was 32.67 billion kWh, 3,547 kWh per capita.

Who regulates electricity in Belarus?

Belarus does not have a single independent energy regulatory authority. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade is responsible for regulating electricity and heat tariffs for industrial customers, independent suppliers and all categories other than residential consumers, based on the 2011 Decree on Price Tariffs.

How did Belarus simplify its grid connection rules?

Belarus simplified its grid connection rules through the Decree on Grid Connection (August 2014) to allow for the connection of small private generators. Regulatory functions in the gas sector are the responsibility of the president. Tariffs

Where does Belarus get gas from?

Belarus transits gas from Russia to Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Russia’s Kaliningrad region (through Lithuania). Gazprom-TransGaz operates the Yamal-Europe transmission pipeline that provides gas to Germany and is owned by Gazprom.

How many gas pipes are there in Belarus?

There are two large gas pipes running through Belarus, the Yamal–Europe pipelineand Northern Lights. In addition there is the Minsk–Kaliningrad Interconnectionthat connects to Kaliningrad. In 2021 18.64 billion m3 were consumed with 0.06 billion produced, the rest imported. Oil [edit] Oil refineries, oiland gaspipelines in Belarus