As of 2023, the total primary energy consumption in South Africa amounted to roughly **** quadrillion British thermal units. Coal was the source with the highest consumption share, up to ** percent. Petroleum and other liquids came next, with roughly **** percent, while energy generated by natural gas had a consumption share of *** percent. Moreover, the total primary energy production was measured at some *** quadrillion British thermal units.
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EIA. (October 29, 2024). Total energy consumption in South Africa as of 2023, by source (in quadrillion British thermal units) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1214208/south-africa-total-energy-consumption-by-source/
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Total energy consumption in South Africa as of 2023, by source (in quadrillion British thermal units) [Graph], EIA, October 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1214208/south-africa-total-energy-consumption-by-source/