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Total final energy consumption

Final consumption measures the needs for energy of final consumers, excluding inputs and losses involved in the energy transformation sectors.

Total primary energy consumption

Primary consumption measures the total energy consumption of a country, including all losses and own consumption within transformation process.

Share of electricity in final consumption

This corresponds to the ratio between the final consumption of electricity and the total final consumption of energy, excluding inputs and losses involved in the energy transformation sectors.

Share of fossil fuels in primary energy consumption

This corresponds to the ratio between the primary energy consumption of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and the total primary consumption.

Final electricity consumption

Final electricity consumption measures the needs of final consumers for electricity, excluding inputs and losses involved in the energy transformation sectors.

Total electrical capacity

Installed capacity: from private and public utilities and autoproducers. Include cogeneration and fuel cells.

Total electricity generation

Electricity generation: includes the gross electricity generation from private and public utilities and autoproducers. It includes cogeneration and fuel cells.

Share of renewables in primary energy consumption

The ratio between primary consumption of renewable energy sources, either as transformation input or in final demand sectors, on the total primary energy demand.

Share of renewables in final energy consumption

This corresponds to the ratio between the final energy consumption of renewables and the total final consumption of energy, excluding inputs and losses involved in the energy transformation sectors.

Share of renewables in electricity generation

Share of renewables in electricity generation corresponds to the ratio between the electricity generated from renewable energy sources (wind, solar, large and small hydro, biomass, geothermal or others) and total electricity generation. It is expressed as a percentage (%).

Total CO2 emissions (incl. industrial processes)

CO2 emissions are anthropogenic emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels and industrial processes. CO2 emissions from the agriculture sector, land use, land use change, forestry and animal husbandry are not included. Biomass combustion is considered to be carbon-neutral.

CO2 intensity of electricity generation

CO2 intensity of electricity generation represents the amount of anthropogenic CO2 emissions associated to the generation of one kilowatt-hour of electricity. It is expressed in gram of CO2 per kilowatt-hour (gCO2/kWh).

CO2 intensity to GDP

CO2 intensity to GDP corresponds to the amount of anthropogenic CO2 emissions from fossil fuels combustion associated to the generation of one unit of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This indicator is measured in constant dollars at purchasing power parity (kgCO2/US$15ppp).

CO2 intensity per capita

CO2 intensity per capita measures the total anthropogenic CO2 emissions from fossil fuels combustion per head of population. This indicator is expressed in ton of CO2 per capita (tCO2/cap).

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Nov

According to the French power transmission system operator (TSO) RTE's electricity system forecasts for the winter 2024-2025, the French power supply should be ensured throughout the winter. Electricity consumption remains at a low level, continuing the downward trend posted since 2022 (due to high electricity prices and savings efforts), and 2024 electricity consumption is anticipated to remain 6% below the 2014-2019 average, at around 448 TWh. 

13

Nov

The Argentinian oil and gas company YPF expects to raise its shale oil production in Argentina by 30% to 40% in 2025, especially in the Vaca Muerta formation, estimated to be the fourth largest shale reserve in the world (and the world's second largest shale gas reserve). The company already raised significantly its unconventional oil production in the third quarter of 2024 to 126 kb/d (+11% from the second quarter and +36% from the same period in 2023). YPF's natural gas production also grew by 4% compared to the second quarter of 2023 and by over 7% compared to the third quarter of 2023. YPF will now focus its investments on its main shale assets.

04

Nov

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its “Trends and Projections” annual report, revealing an 8% drop in the European Union’s total net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023. This represents the largest reduction seen in decades, falling by 37% compared to their 1990 level. The EEA attributes the decline to a significant decrease in the use of coal, the increase in renewable energy sources (from 10.2% of final energy consumption in 2005 to 24% in 2023) and a decline of energy consumption within the Member States. 

17

Oct

The French largest power distribution system operator (DSO) Enedis has unveiled its electricity consumption scenarios for 2035 and 2050, forecasting an increase in energy consumption by 2035, rising from 343 TWh per year in 2019 to about 396 TWh in 2035. For 2050, Enedis projects an annual consumption range of between 373 and 503 TWh, depending on the country's electrification scenarios. The main drivers are expected to be the growing demand for electric cars, data centers and the electrification of the industry. However, residential energy demand is expected to decrease due to sufficiency and energy efficiency measures. The report does not consider the expected growth of the hydrogen sector, since most of the installations will be connected to the RTE power transmission network.