In 2023, France had three enterprises in natural gas extraction. Forecasts for 2024 and 2025 maintain this number, but a reduction to two enterprises is expected in 2026, continuing through to 2028. This represents a decrease of 33.33% from 2025 to 2026. Over the five-year forecast period (2024-2028), the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the number of enterprises in natural gas extraction is negative, indicating a gradual decline in the industry.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from renewable energy shifts, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in energy extraction. These factors could influence the number and operations of enterprises in this sector in the coming years.
