Nauru Energy Security Indicator Profile 2009

Abstract

In 2009, an estimated 99.95% of total energy consumed in Nauru was supplied from imported petroleum products, with the remaining 0.05% met by solar power. Diesel and petrol are the two main petroleum products consumed in Nauru for electricity generation (diesel only), transportation and meeting the energy needs of the phosphate mining company — Ronphos. Energy for domestic needs such as cooking and lighting is mainly supplied by electricity. Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) for household cooking has slowly increased over the years. In 2009, around 9.45 tonnes of LPG were imported.