BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 3. In response to
Enagás, Spain’s complete pure fuel consumption in 2024 amounted to
311.7 TWh, reflecting a 4.2% lower in comparison with the earlier
yr, Pattern
experiences.
This decline was primarily pushed by a pointy 22% drop in demand
for electrical energy technology, which stood at 74.7 TWh.
Conversely, standard demand from households, companies, and
industries reached 237 TWh, supported by a 4.2% rise in industrial
consumption, which totaled 176.7 TWh.
Enagás highlighted Spain’s important position in enhancing
Europe’s power safety. The nation provided 34.5 TWh of pure
fuel to different European nations by means of interconnections and LNG ship
loadings. These operations complied with the EU’s 14th package deal of
sanctions in opposition to Russia, with Spain being the primary EU member to
implement detailed procedures to make sure no Russian-origin LNG was
loaded inside its fuel system.
In 2024, Spain imported fuel from 14 completely different sources,
underscoring its position as a key entry level for LNG in Europe. The
yr additionally noticed a surge in LNG bunkering operations, with loadings
rising to three.8 TWh from 1.5 TWh in 2023, contributing to the
decarbonization of the maritime sector.
Underground fuel storage ranges remained sturdy, ending the yr
above 80% after reaching full capability in August. This stability
displays Spain’s readiness to make sure provide reliability within the face
of fluctuating demand.
