Total energy consumption increased by 10 per cent in the three first quarters of 2006

Total energy consumption amounted to 1,090 petajoule in January to September 2006, which is 10 per cent more than in the corresponding period of 2005. The main reason for the growth was the increase in production of condensate electricity. The importance of changes in the amount of condensate electricity is due to the fact, that fuels are used over 2.5 times more in condensate production when compared with the volume of electricity produced. The growth was also influenced significantly by the increased energy consumption of industry from last year's low levels.

When compared to the year before, consumption of coal grew by as much as 68 per cent during the three first quarters of 2006. Here coal also includes coke and blast furnace gas and coke oven gas. Also the use of peat and wood fuels increased considerably from the previous year, by 26 and 20 per cent, respectively. Production of hydro power and net imports of electricity decreased by 17 and 25 per cent, respectively.

The consumption of most energy sources was slightly lower in 2006 than in 2004. Total consumption of energy was roughly at the same level as two years earlier. When compared with the figures of two years ago, a significant increase was seen in net imports and consumption of wood fuels. As a result, the carbon dioxide emissions from production and use of energy were slightly smaller than two years ago, even though there was an increase of as much as 21 per cent from 2005.

Total energy consumption, petajoule

Source: Energy supply, consumption and prices 2006, 3rd quarter. Statistics Finland. The data will also be published in the Ministry of Trade and Industry's Energy Review 4/2006.

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Tables

Appendix tables

Table 01. Total Energy Consumption by Source (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 02. Supplies and Total Consumption of Electricity (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 03. Energy Imports by Country of Origin in 2005 (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 04. Energy Exports by Recipient Country in 2005 (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 05. Consumer Prices of Liquid Fuels (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 06. Consumer Prices of Hard Coal, Natural Gas and Domestic Fuels in Heat Production (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 07. Price of Natural Gas by Type of Consumer (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 08. Price of Electricity by Type of Consumer (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 09. Price of District Heating by Type of Consumer (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 10. Excise Taxes, Value Added Taxes and Fiscal Charges and Fees Included in Consumer Prices of Some Energy Sources (Excel) (20.12.2006)
Table 11. Energy Taxes, Precautionary Stock Fees and Oil Pollution Fees (Excel) (20.12.2006)

Figures

Figure 01. Changes in GDP, Energy Consumption and Electricity Consumption 1995-, % (20.12.2006)
Figure 02. Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Fossil Fuels and Peat Use 1990-, Mt (20.12.2006)
Figure 03. Coal Consumption 1993-, mill. t (20.12.2006)
Figure 04. Consumption of Natural Gas 1993-, bn m3 (20.12.2006)
Figure 05. Peat Consumption 1993-, TWh (20.12.2006)
Figure 06. Domestic Oil Deliveries 1993-, mill. t (20.12.2006)
Figure 07. Import Prices of Oil 1997-, /t (20.12.2006)
Figure 08. Consumer Prices of Principal Oil Products 1995-, c/l (20.12.2006)
Figure 09. Fuel Prices in Heat Production 1995-, /MWh (20.12.2006)
Figure 10. Fuel Prices in Electricity Production 1995-, /MWh (20.12.2006)
Figure 11. Price of Electricity by Type of Consumer 1994-, c/kWh (20.12.2006)
Figure 12. Average Monthly SpotPrices at the Nord Pool Power Exchange 1998-, /MWh (20.12.2006)

Last updated 20.12.2006

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Statistics: Energy supply, consumption and prices [e-publication].
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