In 2023, the top consumers of heat in the European mining and quarrying sector were Ukraine, Poland, and the Netherlands, with notable consumption figures of 78.72, 71.83, and 39.03 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, respectively. While Ukraine and Poland witnessed slight declines in consumption, Bulgaria and Italy experienced significant increases, indicating regional variability. Meanwhile, Norway showed the most dramatic uptick, with an 80.2% rise.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements driving heating efficiency, the potential for renewable energy integration, and regulatory impacts on conventional heat consumption. With sustainability becoming a major focus, shifts in energy sourcing and consumption patterns in the mining and quarrying sector are anticipated.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Sector Final Consumption of Heat by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 78.72 | 2023 | +2.62% | -2.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 71.83 | 2023 | +4.33% | -0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 39.03 | 2023 | +1.11% | -0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 31 | 2023 | +2.7% | +36.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.65 | 2023 | +4.46% | +5.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 5.06 | 2023 | +6.96% | +1.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.64 | 2023 | +2.64% | -10.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 3.17 | 2023 | +11.41% | +32.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.99 | 2023 | +3.43% | +0.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 0.91 | 2023 | 0% | +3.8% | View data |
