Eurogas: Gas consumption in EU countries to rise by 6%

By  Trend

Gas consumption in EU member states (EU-28) is expected to increase by 6 percent in 2016, as compared to 2015, according to the latest estimates from Eurogas, the association representing the European gas wholesale, retail and distribution sectors.

This rise is partly due to increased demand for gas in power generation following signs of revival in industrial activity, as well as greater use of gas in transport, according to the estimates published on the website of Eurogas.

Initial estimates for 2016, published by Eurogas, suggest that gas consumption in the EU-28 was 447.1 billion cubic meters. These latest estimates are the result of an annual survey covering approximately 85 percent of the EU gas market and carried out by Eurogas.

One important factor for this rise is the increased use of gas in power generation in a number of countries such as France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, according to the association.

“In France, for example, gas demand in this sector doubled in the first half of the year, compared with the same period last year,” said Eurogas. “In Germany, several new gas fired power plants have started to operate due to the competitive price.”