In 2023, Germany led European countries in blast furnace gas consumption for the iron and steel sectors with a notable consumption of 1.26 million tonnes of oil equivalent, though experiencing a -5.74% decrease from the previous year. Ukraine maintained a steady consumption with a minimal growth of 0.059%. Conversely, negative trends were observed in Poland and Slovakia with contractions of -3.49% and -2.54% respectively. Additionally, notable year-on-year increases were seen in Norway and Austria, with Norway marking a 5.01% rise and Austria leading with a 6.77% increase.
Future trends to watch for in European blast furnace gas consumption include:
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency, potentially reducing blast furnace gas dependency.
- Geopolitical influences impacting energy security and consumption patterns, especially pertinent for Eastern European countries.
- Regulatory changes focusing on carbon emissions, prompting shifts in energy sources in the iron and steel sectors.
- Continued investment in renewable energy potentially mitigating blast furnace gas consumption.
Top countries in Blast Furnace Gas Final Consumption in Iron and Steel Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,260 | 2023 | +0.61% | -5.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 1,090 | 2023 | -0.047% | +0.059% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 203.24 | 2023 | -2.32% | -3.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 163.01 | 2023 | +0.2% | -2.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 144.81 | 2023 | -1.8% | -0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 119.8 | 2023 | +21.19% | +1.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 105.89 | 2023 | -5.58% | -3.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 84.37 | 2023 | +1.41% | -0.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 71.44 | 2023 | +0.062% | -0.045% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 55.77 | 2023 | +2.24% | +5.01% | View data |
