In 2023, fossil energy consumption in the French machinery sector stood at an unspecified baseline level. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual decrease in consumption, beginning at 798.42 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent and declining yearly to 689.29 thousand tonnes by 2028.
The year-on-year variation shows a consistent downward trend: a 3.5% decrease from 2024 to 2025, followed by similar reductions each subsequent year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period conservatively averages at -3.0%, indicating a steady decline in fossil energy demand within the sector.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased adoption of renewable energy sources, potentially accelerating the decline in fossil fuel dependency.
- Technological innovations in machinery, enhancing energy efficiency and possibly altering consumption patterns further.
- Regulatory shifts and climate policy developments in France and the EU, potentially affecting overall energy strategy and sector-specific targets.
