Brunei Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Brunei generated 5.56 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 79.1%, followed by coal (19.8%) and other fossil (0.9%). Demand was 5.56 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 893 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Brunei generated 5.56 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 79.1% of Brunei's electricity in 2024.
- Coal supplied 19.8% of Brunei's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 0.9% of Brunei's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.2% of Brunei's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Brunei's electricity was 893 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Brunei's carbon intensity in 2024 was 1% lower than in 2000, when it was 903 gCO2/kWh.
- Brunei had the 128th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 5.56 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 5.56 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 12.02 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 893 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 4.96 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 128 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 4.40 TWh | 79.1% |
| Coal | 1.10 TWh | 19.8% |
| Other fossil | 50.0 GWh | 0.9% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 0.2% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Coal | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.52 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 2.56 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 2.68 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 3.17 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 3.23 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 3.23 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 3.27 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 3.36 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 3.39 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 3.58 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 3.75 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 3.69 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 3.89 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 4.36 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 4.46 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 4.16 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 4.22 TWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 4.11 TWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 4.25 TWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 4.40 TWh | 480 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2020 | 4.47 TWh | 1.23 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2021 | 4.42 TWh | 1.24 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2022 | 4.34 TWh | 1.21 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2023 | 4.42 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2024 | 4.40 TWh | 1.10 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.56 TWh | 5.56 TWh | 893 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 5.60 TWh | 5.60 TWh | 895 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 5.60 TWh | 5.60 TWh | 894 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 5.70 TWh | 5.70 TWh | 894 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 5.74 TWh | 5.74 TWh | 894 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 4.93 TWh | 4.93 TWh | 898 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 4.30 TWh | 4.30 TWh | 902 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 4.16 TWh | 4.16 TWh | 902 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 4.27 TWh | 4.27 TWh | 902 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 4.20 TWh | 4.20 TWh | 903 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Brunei, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2024Brunei's closest match is Bangladesh, 85.2% the same.
- Bangladesh 85.2% the same Bangladesh generates 14.9 points less gas than Brunei
- Hong Kong 85.0% the same Hong Kong generates 15.0 points less gas than Brunei
- Israel 82.7% the same Israel generates 16.4 points less coal than Brunei
- Singapore 81.2% the same Singapore generates 18.8 points less coal than Brunei
- Tunisia 80.2% the same Tunisia generates 19.8 points less coal than Brunei
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Brunei Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Brunei?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Brunei in 2024, supplying 79.1% of generation, followed by coal (19.8%) and other fossil (0.9%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Brunei use?
Brunei used 5.56 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 12.02 MWh per person.
How clean is Brunei's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Brunei emitted 893 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.2% of generation. That is 89% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Brunei Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/brunei/
World Power Monitor. Brunei Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/brunei/
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