In 2023, the non-renewable municipal waste final consumption in the UK chemical and petrochemical sectors stood below the forecasted 2024 figure of 477.26 GWh. The 2024-2028 period shows an upward trend, with average yearly growth, or CAGR, projected at 4.5%. Year-on-year variations highlight increases from 2025 to 2028: 5.1% from 2024 to 2025, 4.7% to 2026, 4.4% to 2027, and 4.1% to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include increased regulatory pressures to reduce waste-derived energy consumption, technological innovations in waste processing, and potential shifts towards sustainable alternatives impacting the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
