The forecast for the mining and quarrying sector's final consumption of natural gas in France indicates a consistent decline. Starting in 2024, the consumption is expected to decrease from 49.88 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent to 46.37 thousand tonnes by 2028. Comparing this with 2023 data, where data isn't provided, it shows a steady year-on-year decline, averaging around 1.8% per annum over the forecasted period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in mining operations which may affect natural gas consumption.
Increasing regulatory pressure towards renewable energy adoption.
Possible changes in natural gas pricing impacting consumption patterns.