France industrial production: electricity, gas, steam
France industrial production: electricity, gas, steam stood at 96.75 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Industrial production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Industrial production and turnover table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item DZ) | 96.75 | 99.08 | 99.05 | 95.9 | 92.76 | 94.37 | 92.86 | 95.48 | 95.91 | 95.75 | |
| Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities (NAF rev. 2, level A38, item EZ) | 93.26 | 97.51 | 94.73 | 93.22 | 92.06 | 90.94 | 91.63 | 92.38 | 90.14 | 94.21 | |
| Intermediate goods (MIG, item ING) | 90.01 | 89.46 | 90.54 | 91.41 | 92.6 | 91.89 | 91.22 | 92.03 | 92.65 | 91.78 |
Understanding france industrial production: electricity, gas, steam
Focusing exclusively on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power, piped natural gas, steam, and conditioned air, this series monitors the foundational energy lifeblood of the economy. Excluded are coal mining, petroleum refining, and water collection services, which belong to separate classifications. The index relies on direct utility meter readings, network flow volumes, and monthly operational reports from energy providers.
Weather variations represent the primary driver of short-term volatility, as mild winters or cool summers suppress heating and air conditioning loads independently of industrial activity. Seasonal adjustment algorithms account for typical annual temperature curves, but extreme meteorological events routinely break historical patterns. When reviewing these figures, analysts must remember that energy supply reflects both industrial demand and residential climate control requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series track renewable energy generation separately?
- The index covers total electricity output from all sources, including renewables, nuclear, and fossil fuels combined.
- Why do energy output figures fluctuate independently of general manufacturing?
- Residential and commercial heating or cooling needs create demand shifts that do not align with factory production cycles.
- Is natural gas extraction included in this electricity and gas supply measure?
- Extraction of gas is categorized under mining, whereas this series tracks the distribution and supply of gas through mains.