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4.2.1.1 Split between final and power generation demand ( last 5 years )

While the evolution of domestic, commercial and industrial consumption has remained stable, the gas consumption for power generation has continuously decreased since 2010. In 2013 the power generation sector share of gas consump- tion had fallen to just 17%. Some of the key factors behind these trends are explored in the next section.

6,000 TWh

5,000

24%

24%

19%

17%

24%

4,000

3,000

76%

76%

76%

81%

83%

2,000

1,000

0

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Power generation

Res & Com & Ind & Others

Figure 4.2: Evolution of European yearly gas consumption and its breakdown

BREAKDOWN OF THE YEAR TO YEAR GAS CONSUMPTION EVOLUTION

Res & Com & Ind & Others

Power generation

Total

2009 to 2010

7.2%

9.0%

7.6%

2010 to 2011

-9.4%

-12.3%

-10.1%

2011 to 2012

4.7%

-19.5%

-1.0%

2012 to 2013

0.9%

-11.3%

-1.5%

Table 4.1: Breakdown of the year to year gas consumption evolution

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