Total energy consumption fell clearly in 2005

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, total energy consumption amounted to 1,360 petajoule in 2005, which was almost 9 per cent less than in the previous year. Consumption of electricity totalled 85 TWh, i.e. over 2 per cent less than in 2004. Carbon dioxide emissions from production and use of energy declined by 17 per cent compared with 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 record high. The decrease in consumption of electricity was due to reduced energy need of industry.

Fossil fuels were used 15 per cent and peat 26 per cent less than in the year before. Use of coal fell by as much as 41 per cent. Use of renewable energy also declined clearly, by 10 per cent. As a result of the industrial action in the forest industry, use of black liquor fell by 16 per cent.

Carbon dioxide emissions from production and use of energy fell due to the decrease in consumption of fossil fuels and peat. Emissions amounted to around 54 million tonnes, while in the year before they were over 65 million tonnes. The fall was 17 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 fell clearly. Last year more electricity was imported to Finland than ever before, nearly 18 TWh. Net imports rose to 17 TWh, because exports to the Nordic Countries were turned into large imports due to the improved water situation there.

Total energy consumption

* year 2005 data preliminary

Energy consumption 2004 - 2005, terajoule

	2005* TJ	2004 TJ	Change %
Oil	362 505	373 819	-3%
Wood fuels	270 980	306 026	-11%
Nuclear energy	243 644	237 971	2%
Natural gas	148 860	163 008	-9%
Coal	129 693	220 366	-41%
Peat	66 000	88 790	-26%
Net imports of electricity	61 160	17 532	249%
Hydro power	49 550	53 946	-8%
Others	25 787	24 598	5%
Total	1 358 180	1 486 053	-9%

Source: Preliminary energy statistics 2005. Statistics Finland.

Inquiries: Mr Saku Slioor +358 9 1734 2685, energia.tilastokeskus@stat.fi

Director in charge: Ms Kaija Hovi

Links:Greenhouse gas Inventory in Finland .

Tables

Appendix tables

Table 01. Total Energy Consumption by Source (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 02. Supplies and Total Consumption of Electricity (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 03. Energy Imports by Country of Origin in 2005 (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 04. Energy Exports by Recipient Country in 2005 (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 05. Consumer Prices of Liquid Fuels (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 06. Consumer Prices of Hard Coal, Natural Gas and Domestic Fuels in Heat Production (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 07. Price of Natural Gas by Type of Consumer (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 08. Price of Electricity by Type of Consumer (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 09. Price of District Heating by Type of Consumer (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 10. Excise Taxes, Value Added Taxes and Fiscal Charges and Fees Included in Consumer Prices of Some Energy Sources (Excel) (16.3.2006)
Table 11. Energy Taxes, Precautionary Stock Fees and Oil Pollution Fees (Excel) (16.3.2006)

Figures

Figure 1. Changes in GDP, Energy Consumption and Electricity Consumption 1995, % (24.3.2006)
Figure 10. Fuel Prices in Electricity Production 1995-, /MWh (24.3.2006)
Figure 11. Price of Electricity by Type of Consumer 1994-, c/kWh (24.3.2006)
Figure 12. Average Monthly SpotPrices at the Nord Pool Power Exchange 1998-, /MWh (24.3.2006)
Figure 2. Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Fossil Fuels and Peat Use 1990-, Mt (24.3.2006)
Figure 3. Coal Consumption 1993-, mill. t (24.3.2006)
Figure 4. Consumption of Natural Gas 1993-, bn m3 (24.3.2006)
Figure 5. Peat Consumption 1993-, TWh (24.3.2006)
Figure 6. Domestic Oil Deliveries 1993-, mill. t (24.3.2006)
Figure 7. Import Prices of Oil 1997-, /t (24.3.2006)
Figure 8. Consumer Prices of Principal Oil Products 1995-, c/l (24.3.2006)
Figure 9. Fuel Prices in Heat Production 1995-, /MWh (24.3.2006)

Last updated 27.3.2006

Referencing instructions:

Statistics: Energy supply, consumption and prices [e-publication].
ISSN=1798-338X. 4th quarter 2005. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [referred: 22.11.2024].
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