In 2023, Germany led European natural gas heat production with a share of 20.05 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, seeing a year-on-year growth of 2.86%. Ukraine, in second place with 18.26, experienced a 4.99% decline. Italy, France, and the UK followed with modest gains, while Romania’s production sharply decreased by 19.42%. Poland saw remarkable growth at 8.69%, indicating increased utilization. Contrarily, Finland and Lithuania observed significant downturns, reducing by 6.25% and 10.41%, respectively. These shifts reflect diversifying energy strategies across Europe, affected by geopolitical dynamics and evolving energy policies.
Looking ahead, expect renewable energy initiatives and energy efficiency improvements to impact natural gas use. Key trends to monitor include potential shifts in energy mix driven by EU climate goals, geopolitical tensions influencing supply chains, and technological advances in energy storage and distribution.
Top countries in Natural Gas Gross Heat Production Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.05 | 2023 | +1.14% | +2.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 18.26 | 2023 | -8.13% | -4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.99 | 2023 | +2.51% | +2.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.32 | 2023 | +2.59% | +3.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.43 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.76 | 2023 | -4.25% | -3.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.25 | 2023 | +5.78% | +8.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.21 | 2023 | +0.0061% | +0.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3.1 | 2023 | +0.81% | +1.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3 | 2023 | -23.31% | -19.42% | View data |
