France raw gas consumption: GRDF, Teréga H-gas zone
France raw gas consumption: GRDF, Teréga H-gas zone stood at 448 GWh in Sep 2026, according to ODRé – Open Data Réseaux Énergies (RTE, NaTran, Teréga). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly gas consumption table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly gas consumption table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw consumption, GRDF network | 6,294 | 4,844 | 5,386 | 6,194 | 8,858 | 13,294 | 23,699 | 26,242 | 38,347 | 32,184 | |
| Teréga H-gas zone | 448 | 324 | 334 | 394 | 524 | 784 | 1,540 | 1,710 | 2,565 | 2,010 | |
| NaTran H-gas zone | 5,847 | 4,520 | 5,053 | 5,800 | 8,334 | 12,510 | 22,159 | 24,532 | 35,782 | 30,174 |
Understanding france raw gas consumption: GRDF, Teréga H-gas zone
This localized series measures the total unadjusted raw volume of high-calorific gas distributed through local networks tied to the southwestern transmission system operator's zone. The scope captures all physical gas throughput delivered to end-users—including homes, offices, and regional factories—within this specific pipeline catchment area, without any weather normalization applied. Unlike northern zone counterparts, this regional metric reflects the distinct climatic conditions, population distribution, and industrial footprint characterizing the southwestern transmission territory.
Interpreting this regional dataset requires recognizing the dominant impact of local ambient temperatures on residential and commercial space heating demand. Sequential month-on-month comparisons are generally uninformative because seasonal weather shifts create predictable volumetric highs in winter and lows in summer. Analysts should rely exclusively on year-on-year comparisons against matching historical periods to evaluate underlying consumption changes accurately. Early estimates are subject to administrative revisions as regional network operators complete their periodic billing reconciliations. Care must be taken when comparing this southwestern zone against other regional grid zones, as differences in local industrial density and climate prevent direct benchmarking.
Frequently asked questions
- Which transmission system zone does this specific distribution data correspond to?
- It corresponds to the distribution network linked to the southwestern transmission operator's pipeline zone.
- What makes year-on-year comparison superior to sequential tracking for this regional data?
- Annual matching neutralizes the severe seasonal temperature distortions that occur between consecutive months in this geographic area.
- Why do early estimates of regional raw consumption undergo subsequent revisions?
- Provisional telemetry readings are adjusted once regional network operators process final customer billing reconciliations.