Natural gas balance sheet; supply and consumption, 1946 - May 2025
| Periods | Consumption of natural gas Via the main grid Electricity power plants (mln m3) |
|---|---|
| 2024 June** | 381 |
| 2024 July** | 413 |
| 2024 August** | 430 |
| 2024 September** | 406 |
| 2024 October** | 459 |
| 2024 November** | 777 |
| 2024 December** | 529 |
| 2025 January* | 725 |
| 2025 February* | 668 |
| 2025 March* | 523 |
| 2025 April* | 465 |
| 2025 May* | . |
| Source: CBS. | |
Table explanation
This table shows the supply and the consumption of natural gas as a balance sheet. The supply of natural gas is calculated as the sum of indigenous production, production from other sources, imports minus exports, minus delivery of fuels for international shipping (bunkers) plus stock changes. The supply is equal to the amount of natural gas used in the Netherlands in the same period.
This consumption includes the delivery of natural gas to energy companies. This is sector D from the Standard Industrial Classification (SBI). In addition, a small amount of natural gas is used in the indigenous production and transportation of natural gas. Lastly, there is flared and vented natural gas.
Data available:
From 2015 annually, quarterly, and monthly.
Status of the figures:
- up to and including 2022 definite.
- 2023 and 2024 are revised provisional.
- 2025 is provisional.
Changes as of June 18th 2025:
None, this table has been discontinued. The successor of this table is 'Natural gas balance sheet; supply and consumption'. See section 3.
When will new figures be published?
Not applicable.
Description topics
- Consumption of natural gas
- The amount of natural gas delivered to the consumers in the Netherlands.
- Via the main grid
- Natural gas is transported by a distribution network. This consists of a main grid and connected regional networks. Large-scale consumers (power plants and large companies) receive the gas directly from the main distribution grid. Small-scale consumers, including households, receive their natural gas through the regional grids.
- Electricity power plants
- Delivery of natural gas to electricity power plants, directly through the main distribution network.