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Top Energy Producers and Consumers
The United States produces the most energy in the world, but it also
uses the most—though China, the world’s second-largest energy consumer, is
biting at our heels. Here's a look at the world's top 10 energy consumers
and producers.
Producers
In 2006, total world Btu production was 469 quadrillion Btus. "Btu" is
the abbreviation for British thermal unit. One Btu is nearly equal to the
amount of energy released when a wood match is burned.
| Country |
Btus produced* |
| United States |
71 quadrillion Btu |
| China |
67.7 quadrillion Btu |
| Russia |
53.3 quadrillion Btu |
| Saudi Arabia |
24.7 quadrillion Btu |
| Canada |
19.3 quadrillion Btu |
| Iran |
13.1 quadrillion Btu |
*“Btu” is the abbreviation for British thermal unit.
One Btu is nearly equal to the amount of energy released when a wood
match is burned
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Consumers
| Country |
Percent of World Energy Consumed |
| United States |
21% |
| China |
16 |
| Russia |
6 |
| Japan |
5 |
| India |
4 |
| Germany |
3 |
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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