The forecast for natural gas final consumption in the UK non-ferrous metal sector indicates stability, with values anticipated to remain steady at approximately 2.74 to 2.75 Thousand Gigawatthours from 2024 to 2028. The year-on-year variation shows negligible growth, suggesting a stable demand trend. As of 2023, actual consumption closely mirrored these forecasts, underlining predictability in the sector's natural gas usage.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential shifts in energy policies affecting natural gas reliance in the industrial sector.
- Technological advancements in metal processing that might reduce energy consumption.
- Volatility in natural gas prices and its impact on energy strategies within the sector.
