In 2023, the final consumption of anthracite in Italy's industrial sector was recorded at 23.12 Gigawatthours. This consumption is projected to increase steadily from 2024 onwards, reaching 27.7 Gigawatthours in 2028. The year-on-year percentage increase from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 3.82%, from 2025 to 2026 is roughly 3.69%, from 2026 to 2027 around 3.56%, and from 2027 to 2028 about 3.39%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period spanning 2024 to 2028 is estimated at 3.73%.
Looking ahead, several trends could influence anthracite consumption in Italy's industry:
- Shifts towards renewable energy sources, which may dampen demand for anthracite.
- Stricter environmental regulations potentially reducing coal use.
- Innovation in cleaner coal technologies could sustain its use in industries.
- Global energy market fluctuations possibly impacting coal prices and supply.
