France gas consumption of CCGT power plants
France gas consumption of CCGT power plants stood at 121.55 GWh on Oct 18, 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, 2018 to Oct 18, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Daily natural gas table
| Indicator | 18-10-2026 | 17-10-2026 | 16-10-2026 | 15-10-2026 | 14-10-2026 | 13-10-2026 | 12-10-2026 | 11-10-2026 | 10-10-2026 | 09-10-2026 | |
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| Gas burn in power plants | |||||||||||
| Gas consumption of CCGT power plants | 121.55 | 30.63 | 104.47 | 138.66 | 124.48 | 53.97 | 91.21 | 62.99 | 10.72 | 14.96 |
Understanding france gas consumption of CCGT power plants
Gas consumption of combined cycle gas turbine power plants measures the volume of natural gas burned explicitly to generate electricity within thermal generation facilities. This series isolates the power sector from residential, commercial, and traditional industrial end-uses, capturing the fuel inputs utilized by utility operators for grid balancing and peak electricity supply. Unlike aggregate consumption measures, this metric correlates closely with spark spreads, carbon pricing, and the intermittent output of wind, solar, and nuclear fleets.
Evaluating power plant gas burn requires looking at daily electricity market dynamics, hydro reservoir levels, and nuclear availability rather than ambient weather alone. Analysts should avoid seasonal benchmarks based solely on heating degree days, as thermal generation can surge during cold snaps or drop during high renewable output periods regardless of residential demand. Data is compiled from direct metering at plant gates and incorporates routine operational reporting updates.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific facilities are included in CCGT power plant gas consumption?
- The series tracks natural gas utilized as fuel by combined cycle gas turbine electricity generation stations.
- What factors drive volatility in this series compared to residential consumption?
- Electricity demand, wholesale power prices, carbon costs, and the output fluctuations of nuclear and renewable generators drive the burns.
- Is industrial cogeneration included in power plant gas consumption?
- Dedicated electricity-only CCGT units are isolated, while complex industrial cogeneration facilities may be categorized under industrial demand.