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In 2023, final energy consumption in the industrial sector of the European Union was set at 8,990 petajoules (PJ), representing a significant reduction of 5.3% compared to 9,489 PJ in the previous year. This decline is part of a long-term trend showing decreased energy use in this sector, with a nearly one-third drop since 1990.
The predominant fuels in the European industrial sector were electricity and natural gas, which together accounted for almost two-thirds of final energy consumption, reaching 32.6% and 31.3%, respectively. Following behind, oil and petroleum products made up 11.4%, while renewable sources and biofuels combined contributed 11.2%. Additionally, fossil solid fuels accounted for 6%, derived heat reached 5.3%, and non-renewable waste provided 2.1%.
A notable aspect in this context is the performance of the paper, pulp, and printing sector, where renewable sources and biofuels have established themselves as the primary energy source. This sector consumed a total of 302.5 PJ, of which 70.3% came from these sources. For the first time, in the realm of paper manufacturing and other derivative products (excluding pulp), renewable energies and biofuels achieved the largest share in energy consumption, totaling 246.8 PJ, equivalent to 33.9% of the total. This figure surpassed both electricity, which contributed 236.9 PJ (32.6%), and natural gas, which provided 147.3 PJ (20.3%).
The evolution of energy consumption in the industrial sector highlights the European Union’s ongoing commitment to promoting sustainability and improving energy efficiency. This approach is regarded as essential in the context of the transition to cleaner energy sources and the reduction of carbon emissions.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
