In 2023, fossil energy consumption in the Iron and Steel sectors in France stood at approximately 29.72 thousand terajoules. From 2024 to 2028, forecasted consumptions show a declining trend: 28.02, 26.41, 24.81, 23.22, and 21.65 thousand terajoules respectively. Year-on-year percentage decreases are estimated to be 5.7% between 2024 and 2025 and 6.0% between 2025 and 2026, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around -5.2% over the five years from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of European and national climate policies on energy consumption, technological advancements towards energy efficiency, and a potential shift towards renewable energy alternatives in the sector.
