Although 2021 saw a rebound in Tunisia’s oil and gas output from 2020’s multi-decade lows, it hasn’t lasted. With drilling at a record low – literally zero – output again slumped last year with gas production down 7% at 202mn cfd and oil down 11% at 35,400 b/d.

With both oil and gas demand continuing to edge higher the country’s energy import bill leapt by 55% to a record $3.1bn. (CONTINUED - 692 WORDS)