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Published: 8 December 2006

Total energy consumption fell clearly in 2005

According to Statistics Finland data, total consumption of energy was 1,366 petajoule (PJ) in 2005, which was almost seven per cent less than in 2005. Consumption of electricity totalled 85 terawatt hours (TWh), i.e. over three per cent less than in 2004. Carbon dioxide emissions from production and use of energy declined by 19 per cent compared with the emissions one year before. Total consumption of energy and emissions decreased, because condensate production of electricity fell to one third from the previous year's high level and net imports of electricity rose to record levels. The decrease in consumption of electricity was due to reduced energy need of industry.

Fossil fuels were used 15 per cent and peat 23 per cent less than in the previous year. Use of coal fell by as much as 41 per cent. Use of renewable energy also declined clearly, by seven per cent. As a result of the industrial action in the forest industry, use of black liquor fell by 11 per cent.

Carbon dioxide emissions from production and consumption of energy fell due to the decrease in consumption of fossil fuels and peat. Emissions amounted to approximately 52 tonnes compared to almost 65 tonnes in the previous year. The fall was 19 per cent.

Production of electricity contracted substantially, by as much as 17 per cent. In addition to condensate production, the volumes of combined electricity production and hydro power also fell clearly. Last year more electricity was imported to Finland than ever before, nearly 18 TWh. Net imports rose to 17 TWh, as net exports to Nordic countries in 2003 and 2004 turned into net imports because of the improved water situation there.

Total energy consumption

Energy consumption 2004 - 2005, terajoule

	2005* TJ	2004 TJ	Change %
Oil	362 161	373 819	-3 %
Wood fuels	275 284	297 167	-7 %
Nuclear energy	243 887	237 970	2 %
Natural gas	149 148	163 008	-9 %
Coal	129 224	218 966	-41 %
Peat	68 784	88 800	-23 %
Net imports of electricity	61 160	17 532	249 %
Hydro power	49 561	53 947	-8 %
Others	27 085	24 895	9 %
Total	1 366 295	1 476 103	-7 %

Source: Energy statistics - Yearbook 2006. Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Ms Kirsi-Marja Aalto +358 9 1734 3442, energia@stat.fi

Director in charge: Ms Kaija Hovi

Tables

Appendix tables

• Table 2: Fossil Fuels and Renewables 1990-2005 (Excel) (8.12.2006)
• Table 3: Final Energy Consumption by Sector 1990-2005 (Excel) (8.12.2006)
• Table 4: Supplies and Total Consumption of Electricity 1990-2005 (Excel) (8.12.2006)
• Table 5: Electricity Consumption 1990-2005 (Excel) (8.12.2006)
• Table 6: Electricity Production 1990-2005 (Excel) (8.12.2006)
• Table 7: Production and Consumption of District Heat 1990-2005 (Excel) (Excel) (8.12.2006)

Figures

• Electricity consumption by sector 1970-2005 (8.12.2006)
• Electricity consumption by sector 2005 (8.12.2006)
• Electricity supply 1970-2005 (8.12.2006)
• Energy and electricity intensity 1970-2005 (8.12.2006)
• Final energy consumption by sector 2005 (8.12.2006)
• Production of district heat 1970-2005 (8.12.2006)
• Renewable energy sources 1970-2005 (8.12.2006)
• Total energy consumption 1970-2005 (8.12.2006)
• Total energy consumption 2005 (8.12.2006)
• Total energy consumption and final energy consumption by sector 1970-2005 (8.12.2006)
• Total energy consumption, final consumption and carbon dioxide emissions 1990-2005 (8.12.2006)

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Last updated 8.12.2006