The consumption of natural gas in Poland's chemical and petrochemical sector has demonstrated notable fluctuation from 2013 to 2023. The highest actual consumption was recorded in 2023 at 440.83 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. During the last two years, the sector experienced a decline of 4.08% in 2022 and a modest increase of 1.87% in 2023. Over the past five years, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 4% was observed. Future projections anticipate a CAGR of 1.36% from 2024 to 2028, indicating a steady growth trajectory with a forecasted 6.96% overall growth rate over this period.
Future trends to watch for include:
• The impact of regulatory changes and environmental policies on natural gas consumption.
• Advances in energy efficiency within the chemical and petrochemical industries.
• The influence of economic factors and global market conditions on sector demand.
• Technological innovations in alternative energy sources and their adoption rates.