France gas consumption: NaTran network
France gas consumption: NaTran network stood at 445.44 GWh on Aug 31, 2026, according to ODRé – Open Data Réseaux Énergies (RTE, NaTran, Teréga). It is one of the indicators in the Daily natural gas table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Daily natural gas table
| Indicator | 31-08-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 29-08-2026 | 28-08-2026 | 27-08-2026 | 26-08-2026 | 25-08-2026 | 24-08-2026 | 23-08-2026 | 22-08-2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total gross consumption | 467.71 | 365.62 | 342.28 | 457.03 | 532.07 | 517.24 | 521.19 | 432.93 | 329.64 | 325.42 | |
| NaTran network | 445.44 | 351.48 | 324.59 | 433.94 | 508.94 | 494.86 | 500.2 | 414.34 | 316.68 | 310.23 | |
| Teréga network | 22.28 | 14.15 | 17.69 | 23.09 | 23.13 | 22.38 | 20.99 | 18.59 | 12.96 | 15.19 |
Understanding france gas consumption: NaTran network
This series measures the aggregate natural gas volume consumed within the primary transmission zone managed by the dominant network operator covering the majority of the national territory. It aggregates all end-use withdrawals, industrial off-takes, and power plant supplies connected specifically to this main transmission infrastructure. Unlike its regional sibling capturing the complementary southwestern network, this measure reflects the industrial and urban density concentrated across the central, northern, and eastern parts of the country.
Evaluation of this regional series demands attention to local industrial maintenance schedules and regional weather patterns that may diverge from national averages. Analysts must avoid comparing absolute volumes directly with smaller transmission networks due to the vast disparity in geographic scale and customer base size. Adjustments to preliminary telemetry occur periodically as metering data is verified against actual physical offtake reports from local distribution companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What geographical area does the NaTran network cover?
- The network encompasses the main transmission infrastructure spanning the central, northern, and eastern regions of the country.
- How does this series differ from the Teréga network series?
- This series tracks consumption within the larger primary operator zone, whereas the sibling series covers the distinct southwestern transmission area.
- Are industrial plant outages visible in these figures?
- Large industrial users connected directly to this transmission zone can introduce noticeable short-term volume shifts during scheduled maintenance.