In 2023, Germany led European gross heat production from natural gas with a slight increase of 2.86%, followed by Ukraine, which saw a decrease of nearly 5%. Italy and France experienced modest growth, while significant declines were observed in Romania and several smaller economies like Lithuania and Estonia. Poland stood out with substantial growth, demonstrating an 8.34% increase amidst other nations' mixed results.
Future trends to watch include Poland's continued growth in natural gas production, Ukraine's recovery efforts, and sustainability shifts potentially impacting the sector. Monitoring renewable energy developments is critical as Europe works towards energy transition goals.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production of Natural Gas Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.16 | 2023 | +1.14% | +2.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 18.36 | 2023 | -8.13% | -4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.76 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.35 | 2023 | +2.59% | +3.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.46 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.8 | 2023 | -4.32% | -3.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.27 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.22 | 2023 | +5.55% | +8.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3.12 | 2023 | +0.42% | +1.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.02 | 2023 | -5.93% | -6.52% | View data |