In 2023, Germany led the European non-renewable industrial waste final consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors. Austria, Italy, and Romania followed as significant contributors. Notably, Germany saw a decline, while Romania showed a significant increase, indicating potential shifts in energy strategies. Countries like Hungary and Portugal experienced remarkable growth, suggesting developing markets or policy changes. Across Europe, the sector’s consumption reveals varied strategies in energy use and waste management efficiency among countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Possibility of stricter environmental regulations affecting waste-derived energy consumption.
- Technological advancements in waste management potentially reducing non-renewable consumption.
- Shifts towards renewable energy impacting non-renewable waste usage patterns in the sector.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Industrial Waste Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37.09 | 2023 | +2.77% | -2.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 20.63 | 2023 | +1.51% | +4.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 20.53 | 2023 | +2.41% | +0.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 8.15 | 2023 | +26.82% | +10.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 7.28 | 2023 | +11.01% | +3.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 6.81 | 2023 | +5.91% | +0.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.1 | 2023 | +5.93% | +3.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.75 | 2023 | -1.92% | -5.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.63 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.8 | 2023 | +2.85% | +13.75% | View data |
