How will the Nawara gas field affect Tunisia?

The highly anticipated Nawara gas field, which finally started production in early 2020, is expected to help reduce the overall energy deficit by 20% and gas imports by 30% once it reaches peak production. In addition to local gas production, Tunisia receives natural gas as a royalty on the Algerian Transmed gas pipeline crossing Tunisia to Italy.

Can Steg meet peak summer electricity demand in Tunisia?

STEG is hard-pressed to meet peak summer electricity demand, let alone keep up with Tunisia’s annual 5% growth in power consumption. Approximately 97% of Tunisia’s electricity is generated from fossil fuels, mainly natural gas. Through June 2023, nearly 47% of Tunisia’s natural gas needs were met through imports (mainly from Algeria).

What are the benefits of bidding for tenders in Tunisia?

Bidding for tenders in Tunisia is extremely lucrative for companies of all sizes. Tunisia tendering authorities release contracts for most of the products and services procured by them benefitting small, medium and large enterprises. A few of the benefits of bidding on Tunisia tenders are -

How has the Tunisian government changed its procurement process?

Increased use of electronic procurement: The Tunisian government is increasingly using electronic procurement systems to streamline the tender process. Greater focus on sustainability: The Tunisian government is increasingly focusing on sustainability in its procurement decisions.

What are the laws governing public procurement in Tunisia?

The most important of these are: Law No. 2016-43 of 5 August 2016 on Public Procurement: This law sets out the general principles of public procurement in Tunisia. Decree No. 2016-1841 of 30 November 2016 setting the general rules for public procurement procedures: This decree provides more detailed rules on the public procurement process.