What is the energy policy of Guatemala?

The Energy Policy 2013-2027 updates the Energy Policy of Guatemala (2008). Its main aim is to 'strengthen the country's competitiveness, and guarantee efficient and sustainable supply and use of energy resources'.

What is energy security in Guatemala?

Within that context, energy security is to be defined with accordance to to the electricity supply, taking into account needs and objectives of the country's energy policy . The key aspects of the energy security perspective in Guatemala are: adequacy, resilience and sovereignty .

Can geothermal power be used in Guatemala?

The Guatemalan government has a plan of using geothermal power to supply for two thirds of the country’s energy needs by 2022 . Thus reducing oil imports and stabilizing the country’s energy supply . Crude oil production in Guatemala has high potential, with estimations suggesting the possibility of reaching 50000 barrels/day .

How much energy does Guatemala use?

For example; out of possible 5000MW hydroelectric power potential, Guatemala uses only 853 MW (17.06%), and of 1000MW potential of geothermal energy, the country uses just 49.2MW (4.92%) . Guatemalan total energy production reached approximately 9.6Mtoe by the year 2016 .

Does Guatemala rely on hydrocarbons?

Though the country has a high potential of natural resources for energy generation and production, with approximately 34% of forestry richness of the total national territory, yet Guatemala still highly depends on hydrocarbons for supplying industrial and productivity sectors .

How can Guatemala achieve self-sufficiency and sustainability in the electrcity sector?

The possibilities of utilizing these resouces to achieve self-sufficiency and sustainability in the electrcity sector. Guatemala aims to achieve 60% of its total electricity generation from renewables by 2020, while on the long term 80% of the total electricity generation .