The forecast for lignite final consumption in Italy's industry shows a consistent decrease from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the lignite consumption stood at 12.55 terajoules. Looking at the year-on-year change from 2024 to 2025, there is an 18.44% reduction, followed by a 22.50% decrease from 2025 to 2026, a 28.72% decline from 2026 to 2027, and finally a 39.67% decrease from 2027 to 2028. Over the period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been calculated, reflecting an average yearly decrease in consumption by approximately 28.79%.

Future trends to watch for:

Adoption of cleaner energy alternatives within Italian industries could further reduce lignite consumption.
Policy changes or economic factors may alter industrial energy demands and impact lignite use.
Technological advancements leading to increased energy efficiency could accelerate the decline in lignite usage.