In 2023, Germany led in the Gross Electricity Production from Blast Furnace Gas in Europe with 6.82 thousand gigawatt-hours, albeit with a slight year-on-year decline of 0.37%. Belgium and the Netherlands followed, displaying minor variations of 1.58% increase and 3.87% decrease respectively. Notably, smaller markets like Romania saw a positive variation of 3.72%. Overall, major players like France, Italy, and the UK experienced declines of 5.35%, 6.13%, and 4.12%, indicating a general downtrend due to evolving energy mixes and policy shifts favoring cleaner sources. The CAGR over the past five years highlights a gradual decline in traditional blast furnace gas utilization for electricity.
Future trends to watch include the ongoing transition towards sustainable energy sources across Europe. The existing reliance on fossil-based energy may continue to diminish as countries invest in innovative, carbon-neutral technologies. Stricter environmental regulations and a push for EU decarbonization goals will likely drive further decreases in electricity production from blast furnace gas.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Blast Furnace Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,820 | 2023 | +0.34% | -0.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 2,270 | 2023 | +6.48% | +1.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 2,160 | 2023 | -3.11% | -3.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,700 | 2023 | +1.2% | -5.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1,350 | 2023 | +1.39% | +1.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,130 | 2023 | +9.83% | -2.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1,130 | 2023 | -0.71% | -6.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 916 | 2023 | +2.12% | -0.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 658.42 | 2023 | +6.17% | -1.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 541.4 | 2023 | -4.92% | -4.12% | View data |
