Brazil's Daily Energy Consumption: ~14.6 Petajoules (2021 Estimate)
As of 2021, Brazil's total primary energy consumption averaged approximately 14.6 petajoules (PJ) per day — equivalent to 3.5 trillion kilocalories or 4.05 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) annually.
Breakdown by Source (2021)
| Source | Share | Daily PJ | Notes |
|---|
| Oil & products | ~35% | 5.1 | Transport dominant; pre-salt production |
| Hydropower | ~28% | 4.1 | 60%+ of electricity; drought-vulnerable |
| Natural gas | ~12% | 1.8 | Growing; pre-salt, imports (Bolivia, LNG) |
| Biofuels | ~16% | 2.3 | Ethanol (sugarcane), biodiesel; transport |
| Coal | ~5% | 0.7 | Imported; steel, some power |
| Wind/Solar | ~4% | 0.6 | Rapid growth; NE wind, distributed solar |
| Nuclear | ~1% | 0.15 | Angra 1 & 2; Angra 3 delayed |
Key Dynamics
- Seasonal: Dry season (May–Oct) → hydro ↓ → thermal ↑ → emissions ↑
- Economic: GDP elasticity ~0.8; 2020 dip (-4.5%), 2021 rebound (+4.6%)
- Per capita: ~1.5 toe/yr (world avg ~1.8; OECD ~4.0)
- Matrix: 48% renewable (hydro + bio) — among G20 highest
Data Sources for Updates
- EPE (Empresa de Pesquisa Energética) — official Brazilian energy statistics
- MME (Ministério de Minas e Energia) — monthly bulletins
- IEA (International Energy Agency) — Brazil country reports
- BP Statistical Review / Enerdata — annual compendia
Brazil's energy future: diversification (wind/solar/green hydrogen), grid integration, efficiency, and Amazon protection (deforestation = emissions).
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