In 2023, Germany led European countries in gross heat production from fossil energy at 17.8 terajoules, followed closely by Ukraine and Poland. Most countries experienced a reduction in production: Germany by 3.15%, Poland by 1.78%, and Netherlands by 4.67%. Conversely, France and the United Kingdom saw slight increases of 0.45% and 0.28%, respectively. An outlier, Iceland, showed a significant increase of 24.44%. Romania and Latvia reported double-digit declines at 17.61% and 11.0%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts towards renewable energy in leading fossil fuel-dependent countries, affected by policy changes.
- Impact of regional climate goals and worldwide energy supply shifts on fossil energy reliance.
- Economic and geopolitical factors influencing fossil energy transition strategies in Europe.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production from Fossil Energy Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.8 | 2023 | -1.28% | -3.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 17.2 | 2023 | -2.89% | -1.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 13.85 | 2023 | -1.3% | -1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.17 | 2023 | +0.0083% | -0.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.21 | 2023 | -1.05% | -1.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.77 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 4.6 | 2023 | +1.68% | -2.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.71 | 2023 | -4.97% | -4.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.39 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.21 | 2023 | -0.71% | -0.98% | View data |
