The forecast for blast furnace gas final consumption in the iron and steel sectors in Germany indicates a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 51.22 thousand terajoules in 2024, consumption is expected to decrease year-on-year by an average of 2.83% per annum, reaching 47.59 thousand terajoules by 2028. This successive reduction highlights a shrinking dependency or optimisation of blast furnace gas within these industries compared to its standing in 2023.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of new governmental policies and regulations aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions within the iron and steel industries.
Technological advancements in alternative energy sources or production methods that could further reduce reliance on blast furnace gas.
Fluctuations in the global iron and steel market that might influence production levels and, subsequently, blast furnace gas consumption.