In 2023, the natural gas consumption in the machinery sector in France was around 7.37 thousand gigawatt-hours. The forecast shows a gradual decline in consumption from 2024 to 2028: 7.21 in 2024, 7.06 in 2025, 6.92 in 2026, 6.78 in 2027, and 6.64 in 2028. Year-on-year decreases are mild, reflecting a trend towards reduced natural gas usage in the machinery sector.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increasing adoption of energy-efficient technologies reducing reliance on natural gas.
- Potential regulatory changes impacting energy sourcing and consumption patterns.
- Growth of renewable energy sources possibly accelerating the decline in natural gas usage.
