2 / 68
Data based on all ENTSOG members,
associated partners and observers,
see page 11
Source: primary energy consumption,
“Statistical Report 2015”, eurogas
Up to 70%
CO
2
-reduction can be achieved by replacing
an old coal-fired power plant with a modern
gas-fired power plant
49,700 people
are employed directly by gas TSOs
90%
of the gas used
in Europe physically
crosses at least one border
21.3%
of Europe’s energy
consumption is covered
by natural gas
240,000km
is the length of the high-pressure / transmission
pipeline network: six times around the equator
Key Facts 2015
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