According to the latest update on energy use in the manufacturing sector, Norway’s total energy consumption in manufacturing and mining reached 79,305 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in 2022. The data, released on May 16, 2023, provides insights into the energy consumption and costs across various industries within the sector.
The statistics reveal that the total energy consumption in manufacturing, mining, and quarrying experienced a marginal decrease of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Despite the slight decline, the sector remains a significant consumer of energy resources in the country.
Breaking down the data further, the mining and quarrying subsector witnessed a 9.8% increase in energy consumption, reaching 1,560 GWh. On the other hand, the manufacturing subsector, encompassing industries such as food products, wood products, paper products, refined petroleum, chemicals, and more, saw a 3.1% decrease in energy consumption, totaling 77,746 GWh.
In terms of energy costs, the establishments in the manufacturing, mining, and quarrying sectors incurred a total of NOK 46,154 million in 2022, representing a 53.1% share of the overall energy costs. This indicates the substantial financial impact of energy consumption on businesses within these industries.
Examining specific manufacturing subsectors, several notable trends emerge. The manufacture of food products and beverages experienced a 2.5% decrease in energy consumption, amounting to 4,995 GWh. The wood and wood products subsector saw a slight decline of 0.9%, reaching 2,313 GWh. However, the paper and paper products subsector faced a significant decrease of 10.7%, with energy consumption totaling 4,972 GWh.
In contrast, the refined petroleum, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals subsector reported a 4.8% decline in energy consumption, amounting to 23,590 GWh. The rubber, plastic, and mineral products subsector experienced a 1.9% decrease, reaching 4,600 GWh. Meanwhile, the basic metals subsector witnessed a minor decline of 1.1%, with energy consumption totaling 34,066 GWh.
Other manufacturing industries not classified elsewhere (n.e.c.) also saw a decrease in energy consumption, reaching 3,209 GWh, reflecting a decline of 2.3%. However, despite the reduced energy consumption, it is important to note that these industries still play a crucial role in Norway’s manufacturing sector.
The data provides valuable insights into the energy landscape of Norway’s manufacturing and mining sectors, allowing policymakers and industry stakeholders to monitor trends and implement strategies for sustainable energy use. It also emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency measures and the adoption of cleaner energy sources to reduce environmental impact.