In 2023, natural gas production in the Netherlands stood at 0.45 Exajoules. Starting from 2024, the production is forecasted to exhibit a year-on-year decline. For 2024, production is projected to be 0.4 Exajoules, representing an 11.1% decrease. The downward trend continues with a 15% reduction from 2024 to 2025 (0.34 Exajoules), a 12% decline to 0.3 Exajoules in 2026, a further 10% decrease to 0.27 Exajoules in 2027, and another 11.1% reduction to 0.24 Exajoules by 2028.
Over the period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an overall annual average decline of approximately 10.9% in gas production.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include potential impacts of stricter environmental regulations, advancements in alternative energy sources, and geopolitical factors influencing global energy markets. Monitoring these variables will be essential in understanding the long-term trajectory of gas production in the Netherlands.