Primary energy consumption in South Korea decreased by nearly 0.50 exajoules. Oil is by far the most used energy source in the country, followed by coal and natural gas. By comparison, renewable sources was the least used source.
Primary energy consumption in South Korea in 2019 and 2020, by fuel*
(in exajoules)
* Primary energy comprises commercially-traded fuels, including modern renewables used to generate electricity.
Further information about the methodology can be found here .
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BP. (July 8, 2021). Primary energy consumption in South Korea in 2019 and 2020, by fuel* (in exajoules) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 21, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/265617/primary-energy-consumption-in-south-korea-by-fuel/
BP. "Primary energy consumption in South Korea in 2019 and 2020, by fuel* (in exajoules)." Chart. July 8, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 21, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/265617/primary-energy-consumption-in-south-korea-by-fuel/
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