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In 2023, final energy consumption in the industrial sector of the European Union reached 8,990 petajoules (PJ), reflecting a 5.3% decrease compared to the previous year, which recorded 9,489 PJ. This downward trend in energy consumption is not new; in fact, the sector has shown a continuous decline, reducing its energy use by nearly 30% since 1990.
Regarding the energy sources used, electricity and natural gas dominated the landscape, representing almost two-thirds of the total consumed, at 32.6% and 31.3%, respectively. Petroleum products contributed 11.4%, while renewable energy and biofuels reached 11.2%. Additionally, solid fossil fuels accounted for 6.0%, with derived heat making an appearance at 5.3%, and non-renewable waste at 2.1%.
A more detailed analysis reveals that in the paper, pulp, and printing industry, renewable energy and biofuels became the main energy source, totaling 302.5 PJ, which accounts for 70.3% of its energy consumption. In paper manufacturing and related products, biofuels reached 33.9% of energy consumption (246.8 PJ), surpassing electricity for the first time (236.9 PJ, or 32.6%) and natural gas (147.3 PJ, or 20.3%).
These figures not only highlight a transformation in the energy sources used but also a growing inclination toward sustainability in the European industrial sector. The transition to cleaner and renewable energy is gaining momentum, particularly in subsectors like paper manufacturing, where a significant shift in the energy mix is being observed. As industries seek to reduce their carbon footprint, the use of biofuels and renewable sources becomes a key element in achieving long-term sustainability goals.
via: MiMub in Spanish
