(Million Barrels per Day)
(Trillion Cubic Feet)
North America
The Energy Picture
prepared by
North American Energy Working Group
June 2002
(4) North America — Energy Demand
North America consumed about 23 million barrels per day (MMbbl/d) of oil in 2000, or about 31 percent of estimated world oil demand. Canada consumed 1.7 MMbbl/d, Mexico consumed 1.7 MMbbl/d, and the United States consumed about 19.7 MMbbl/d.
Oil consumption in the three countries will remain strong through 2010: Canada projected at 1.9 MMbbl/d; Mexico at 1.9 MMbbl/d; and the United States between 23 MMbbl/d and 24 MMbbl/d.
North America consumed about 27.3 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas in 2000, or nearly one-third of world natural gas consumption. Canada consumed 3.3 Tcf; Mexico consumed 1.6 Tcf; and the United States used 22.6 Tcf.
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In 2000, North America consumed about 1,162 million short tons (MMst) of coal, or about one-fourth of estimated global coal demand.
Canada consumed 67 MMst of coal; Mexico consumed 14 MMst; and the United States used about 1,081 MMst. Coal consumption in Mexico and the United States is forecast to grow through 2010, while Canadian coal consumption falls. Canadian coal consumption is predicted to fall to 58 MMst while Mexico’s coal consumption more than doubles, to over 30 MMst. U.S. coal consumption in 2010 is forecast to increase from 2000 levels, to 1,235-1,271 MMst.
North America consumed about 4,322 terawatthours (TWh) of electricity in 2000, or about 30 percent of estimated global electricity consumption. Canada consumed 546 TWh; Mexico consumed 155 TWh; and the United States consumed 3,621 TWh. Electricity consumption is projected to grow significantly by 2010.
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