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Increased domestic use of natural gas
Net domestic consumption of natural gas is increasing and came to 276 million Sm3 last year, equivalent to 3 071 GWh. This is the highest figure ever and 11.5 per cent higher than in 2004.
Although the net domestic consumption of natural gas is increasing it still makes up a small proportion of the total domestic use of energy. Last year only 1.4 per cent of the total net consumption of energy was natural gas.
In addition to net domestic consumption, 6 720 GWh natural gas was used for non-energy purposes in the manufacturing industries, 54 008 GWh was consumed by the energy sector and 136 GWh was converted into other energy bearers.
Natural gas can be transported in pipelines, as liquefied natural gas (LNG) or as compressed natural gas (CNG).
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The statistics is now published as Production and consumption of energy, energy balance and energy account.
Additional information
The statistics do not include LPG («Liquefied Petroleum Gases»). The latest year consist of preliminary figures.
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