Tunisian Oil and Gas Production Declines in March 2026

According to the National Energy and Mines Observatory, Tunisia's national crude oil production reached approximately 0.29 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) by the end of March 2026, marking a 13% decline compared to the same period in 2025, when it stood at around 0.33 Mtoe.

On the other hand, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production, including that from the Gabès plant, totaled around 32,000 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) by the end of March 2026, up 1% from the same period in 2025.

The oil and gas sector has faced significant challenges in recent years, including volatile global oil prices, geopolitical repercussions, and natural declines in production from most fields.

Stable Commercial Gas Production and Increased Algerian Gas Imports

Commercial natural gas production remained relatively stable at the end of March 2026, reaching approximately 0.29 Mtoe, compared to 0.289 Mtoe in the same period of 2025. According to the Observatory, this stability is largely due to the continued decline in production from major fields, combined with the lack of new drilling projects and discoveries.

In contrast, total gas redevance volumes (related to Algerian gas transit) decreased by 18% by the end of March 2026, totaling 151,000 toe, compared to 184,000 toe in the same period of 2025.

However, Algerian gas imports increased by 8% by the end of March 2026, reaching 694,000 toe, compared to the same period in 2025.

Electricity Production: 7% Increase

National electricity production reached approximately 4,493 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by the end of March 2026, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Similarly, electricity consumption in the domestic market increased by 2% over the same period.

During this quarter, the electricity generation mix relied heavily on natural gas, with an estimated contribution of around 93%.

It is also worth noting that electricity imports from Algeria, which increased significantly, covered around 9% of national electricity needs.