France oil electricity generation
France oil electricity generation stood at 4.79 GWh on Oct 19, 2026, according to ODRé – Open Data Réseaux Énergies (RTE, NaTran, Teréga). It is one of the indicators in the Daily electricity table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 1, 2012 to Oct 19, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Daily electricity table
| Indicator | 19-10-2026 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation by source | |||||||||||
| Oil | 4.79 | 2.5 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 1.29 | 0.88 | 0.88 | |
| Bioenergy | 23.47 | 23.79 | 23.93 | 23.76 | 23.8 | 23.91 | 23.57 | 23.79 | 24.43 | 24.62 |
Understanding france oil electricity generation
Electrical energy produced by burning petroleum-derived liquid fuels in thermal generating units is measured in gigawatt hours. This category isolates liquid hydrocarbon combustion from sibling rows covering natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable sources. The figures capture gross power plant output less station use, reflecting energy dispatched primarily during peak demand events, grid emergencies, or extended outages affecting other primary generation fleets.
Reading this series requires recognizing that liquid fuel units generally operate as peaking or backup capacity rather than continuous baseload, leading to erratic output patterns near zero during normal conditions and sharp spikes during system stress. Preliminary daily figures provided immediately after the operational period can experience revisions as fuel consumption audits and final metering logs are verified by system operators. Because of its residual role in the generation mix, comparing these figures period-on-period requires understanding broader grid dynamics rather than relying on standard economic seasonality. Analysts should avoid treating petroleum-based generation as a primary indicator of overall electricity demand, since its activation depends on the availability and pricing of alternative baseload and peaking technologies.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific types of fuel are burned to produce the energy in this series?
- The series accounts for electricity generated using heavy fuel oil, diesel, and related petroleum distillates in thermal turbines.
- Why does this generation source often remain near zero for extended periods?
- Petroleum-fired units typically serve as backup or emergency capacity, remaining idle until peak demand or supply shortages require their activation.
- Are the initial daily figures for petroleum generation subject to subsequent adjustment?
- Yes, early estimates undergo revision once final fuel consumption audits and transmission metering reports are fully reconciled.