In 2023, the mining and quarrying sector's consumption of natural gas in Italy stood at an actual value we do not have a record for in this dataset, but the subsequent forecasts indicate a steady decline in usage. From 2024 to 2028, the consumption is projected to decrease from 796.73 Terajoules to 677.26 Terajoules. This reflects a consistent year-on-year reduction with average annual decreases of approximately 4.00% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential policy changes affecting energy consumption in industrial sectors, particularly with sustainability becoming a focus for EU regulations.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency that may alter natural gas usage patterns or lead to a faster reduction in consumption.
- Economic factors that could influence industrial output and, consequently, energy demand in the mining and quarrying sector.
