Statistics - Energy consumption in industry down in 2022
Energy consumption in Rhineland-Palatinate industry fell by 16.6 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. This was announced by the State Statistical Office in Bad Ems on Monday. This means that industry recorded the sharpest decline in energy consumption in a comparison of federal states last year, according to the report. The national average decline in 2022 was 9.1 percent.
"The significant decline in energy consumption is mainly due to high energy prices," said the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, commenting on the nationwide figures. Energy-intensive industries reduced production in 2022 - partly as a result of the Russian attack on Ukraine.
In Rhineland-Palatinate, the chemical industry accounted for the largest share of energy use in 2022 at more than 68%. However, demand here fell by 21.1% compared to 2021. Natural gas remained the most important energy source, accounting for around 46% of consumption. This corresponds to a decrease of 14.6% compared to the previous year.
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- The decline in energy consumption in Rhineland-Palatinate's industry was more pronounced than any other federal state last year, representing a significant comparison within the German industry.
- The Rhineland-Palatinate industry's reduction in energy consumption was primarily attributed to the high energy prices faced in the industry, as mentioned by the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden.
- In the Rhineland-Palatinate industry, natural gas remained the primary energy source, accounting for around 46% of consumption in 2022, demonstrating a notable decrease of 14.6% compared to the previous year.
- In contrast to other sectors, the chemical industry in Rhineland-Palatinate recorded the highest energy consumption in 2022, making up more than 68% of the total consumption, yet it also experienced a substantial decrease of 21.1% compared to 2021.
Source: www.stern.de
