Drivers of energy consumption variation

  • Industrial energy consumption was around 35 Mtoe lower in 2021 than in 2000.
  • This lower consumption is mainly due to energy savings (-69 Mtoe) and, to a lesser extent, to structural changes  to less energy intensive branches (-16 Mtoe).
  • Change in industrial activity (measured with the production index) had a relatively limited effect (35 Mtoe), because of a recession on part of the period.

Drivers of energy consumption variation in industry at EU level (2000-2021)

  • Industrial energy consumption has been relatively stable since 2014 (+5 Mtoe), the reduction took place in years following the 2007-2008 economic crisis.
  • The activity effect reached +3.8 Mtoe/year between 2014 and 2021 (1.7 Mtoe/year between 2000 and 2021) is the main driver of the increase of industrial consumption.

Drivers of energy consumption variation in industry at EU level (2014-2021)