Papua New Guinea Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Papua New Guinea generated 4.73 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 57.1%, followed by hydro (21.1%) and gas (19.2%). Demand was 4.73 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 516 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Papua New Guinea generated 4.73 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 57.1% of Papua New Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 21.1% of Papua New Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 19.2% of Papua New Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 23.7% of Papua New Guinea's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Papua New Guinea's electricity was 516 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Papua New Guinea's carbon intensity in 2024 was 30% higher than in 2000, when it was 398 gCO2/kWh.
- Papua New Guinea had the 136th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 4.73 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 4.73 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.45 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 516 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 2.44 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 136 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 2.70 TWh | 57.1% |
| Hydro | 1.00 TWh | 21.1% |
| Gas | 910 GWh | 19.2% |
| Other renewables | 100 GWh | 2.1% |
| Bioenergy | 10.0 GWh | 0.2% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 0.2% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Hydro | Gas | Other renewables | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 750 GWh | 920 GWh | 500 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.18 TWh | 920 GWh | 580 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 1.37 TWh | 920 GWh | 580 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 1.71 TWh | 920 GWh | 540 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.98 TWh | 890 GWh | 590 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.88 TWh | 880 GWh | 560 GWh | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 1.71 TWh | 850 GWh | 540 GWh | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 1.58 TWh | 850 GWh | 520 GWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 1.59 TWh | 850 GWh | 570 GWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 1.55 TWh | 850 GWh | 570 GWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 1.69 TWh | 850 GWh | 570 GWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 1.68 TWh | 960 GWh | 590 GWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 1.86 TWh | 970 GWh | 500 GWh | 400 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 2.09 TWh | 990 GWh | 510 GWh | 400 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 2.23 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 620 GWh | 400 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 2.43 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 680 GWh | 400 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 2.52 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 830 GWh | 400 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 2.27 TWh | 790 GWh | 870 GWh | 400 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 2.48 TWh | 850 GWh | 880 GWh | 130 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 2.54 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 610 GWh | 100 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 2.16 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 820 GWh | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 2.55 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 860 GWh | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 2.71 TWh | 850 GWh | 910 GWh | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 2.70 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 910 GWh | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 2.70 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 910 GWh | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.73 TWh | 4.73 TWh | 516 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 4.73 TWh | 4.73 TWh | 516 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 4.59 TWh | 4.59 TWh | 532 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 4.53 TWh | 4.53 TWh | 509 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 4.10 TWh | 4.10 TWh | 493 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 4.28 TWh | 4.28 TWh | 497 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 4.36 TWh | 4.36 TWh | 522 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 4.35 TWh | 4.35 TWh | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 4.77 TWh | 4.77 TWh | 478 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 4.53 TWh | 4.53 TWh | 467 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Papua New Guinea, 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, 2024Papua New Guinea's closest match is Mali, 72.9% the same.
- Mali 72.9% the same Mali generates 23.5 points more other fossil than Papua New Guinea
- Cuba 71.8% the same Cuba generates 25.3 points more other fossil than Papua New Guinea
- Lebanon 69.7% the same Lebanon generates 29.8 points more solar than Papua New Guinea
- Suriname 68.7% the same Suriname generates 30.6 points more hydro than Papua New Guinea
- Puerto Rico 68.5% the same Puerto Rico generates 21.1 points less hydro than Papua New Guinea
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
Papua New Guinea Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Papua New Guinea?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Papua New Guinea in 2024, supplying 57.1% of generation, followed by hydro (21.1%) and gas (19.2%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Papua New Guinea use?
Papua New Guinea used 4.73 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.45 MWh per person.
How clean is Papua New Guinea's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Papua New Guinea emitted 516 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 23.7% of generation. That is 9% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Papua New Guinea Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/papua-new-guinea/
World Power Monitor. Papua New Guinea Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/papua-new-guinea/
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