produces no oil or natural gas and is predominantly dependent on the (IEC) for electricity. According to, the Palestinian Territory "lies above sizeable reservoirs of oil and natural gas wealth" but "occupation continues to prevent Palestinians from developing their energy fields so as to exploit and benefit from such assets." In 2012,
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How much energy does Palestine use?
The energy distributed through these stations constitutes 1.55 GWh, i.e. 22% of total consumption in the West Bank. The electricity sector in Palestine differs from other countries in the region in several aspects:
Where does Palestine get its electricity from?
Palestine gets 87% of its electricity needs from Israel, and the rest from Jordan and Egypt, supported by local power generation through solar photovoltaic plants (which contribute to 5% of total consumption), and the Gaza Power Plant (which contributes about 140 MW).
Who buys electricity in Palestine?
It buys electricity from the Palestine Power Generation Company (PPGC), IEC, and other neighboring countries, which is then distributed to the six Palestinian district electricity distribution companies. Structurally, Palestine does not have sufficient distribution companies or systems.
How much does it cost to build a power plant in Palestine?
The Palestine Power Generation Company continues to plan for the establishment of a combined-cycle power plant with a total capacity of up to 450MW each on a Build Own and Operate (BOO) basis. Implementation of the 250MW first phase will involve a pilot project at a total cost of $344 million in the North of the West Bank.
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