In 2023, the Netherlands led European natural gas consumption in maritime bunkers at 125.89 TOE, constituting a substantial year-on-year increase of 57.39%. Spain followed with a dramatic surge of 65.01%, reaching 22.09 TOE. Norway stood at 60.47 TOE, marking a moderate 3.88% growth. Estonia and Belgium had modest increases of 9.86% and 4.46%, respectively. Sweden and Finland saw declines of 2.92% and 3.95%.
Future trends to watch include a continued emphasis on cleaner energy sources, potentially influencing consumption patterns. The EU’s environmental regulations are likely to stimulate technological advancements and shifts towards greener maritime fuels.
Top countries in Natural Gas Consumption in International Maritime Bunkers by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 125.89 | 2023 | +2.62% | +57.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 60.47 | 2023 | +2% | +3.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 26.59 | 2023 | +4.69% | +9.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 22.09 | 2023 | +34.71% | +65.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 18.44 | 2023 | +2.72% | -2.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 10.78 | 2023 | +24.58% | +4.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1.02 | 2023 | +3.97% | -3.95% | View data |
