Hgm energy Mauritius

What types of fossil fuels are used in Mauritius?

Information on the types of fossil fuel used in each of the three energy sub-sectors were obtained from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) of Mauritius. It was found that the fuels used in the power sector include HFO − 380 cSt, HFO − 180 cSt, sub-bituminous coal, diesel and kerosene.

How much CO2 is released in Mauritius?

It is reported that 3,975,600 t of CO 2 were released in 2015 which accounted for 99% of the total GHG emitted in Mauritius during that year . The main anthropogenic sources of CO2 in Mauritius is the energy sector which consists of power generation, manufacturing industries and transport .

Is biomass a source of electricity in Mauritius?

Traditional biomass, such as the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter, is not a source of electricity in Mauritius. However, it can be an important source in lower-income settings. Mauritius gets its electricity from nuclear power and renewable sources, which are low-carbon options.

Why are kerosene emissions different in Mauritius?

This difference may be explained by the fact that the efficiency of power generation using kerosene differs for each country. On the other hand, the overall CO 2 emission factor per kWh of electricity generated by the fossil fuels in Mauritius is 0.958 kg/kWh. 3.9. CO 2 emissions The TNC reported the amount of CO 2 emissions for the year 2013.

What is the ash percentage in Mauritius?

In Mauritius, compiled figures from three coal power plants gave the mean bottom ash percent as 60.3% and the mean fly ash percent as 39.7% , . This data is more country-specific and so it was considered for subsequent calculations. The carbon contents of each of the bottom and the fly ash were also analysed.