2nd
highest share of renewables in power mix in EU (2020)
Austria energy report
This analysis includes a comprehensive Austria energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2020 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
Update:
March 2022
Format:
4 files (PDF report, 3 Excel files)
Pages:
35 (Report only)
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Highlights
- Austria aims at achieving 100% of renewables in the power mix in 2030 and carbon neutrality in 2040.
- OMV dominates the oil and gas market.
- Most of the power companies are controlled by public institutions.
- Renewables account for 82% of the power mix.
- Russia accounts for almost 90% of gas imports.
- Because of its low refining capacity, Austria buys half of its demand of petroleum products abroad.
- Electricity and gas prices are in line with the EU average.
- Energy consumption declined by 6% in 2020 with the Covid-19 crisis.
- Industry is the main driver of electricity consumption growth.
- Most of the investments in the power sector are directed to new hydropower projects.
- Austria aims to reinforce its gas interconnections.
+2%
GHG emissions level in 2019 compared to 1990
5th
largest gas storage volumes in the EU
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Directorate General for Energy & Mining of the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology is responsible for the energy policy and supervises the energy sector. The ministry is also in charge of environmental and climate protection policies.
Energy Companies
Oil:
OMV (State 31.5% through ÖBAB, MPPH, Mubadala Petroleum and Petrochemicals 24.9%) is the national oil company involved in the exploration-production, refining and distribution of oil.
Energy Supply
Gas:
The country's gas production has been decreasing by around 10%/year since 2012, when it peaked at 1.8 bcm; it reached 0.8 bcm in 2020. It now represents only 10% of the national consumption.
Energy Prices
Gas:
The average price of natural gas for residential is in line with the EU average, while that of industry is 35% above, making it the highest gas price for industry in the EU.
An energy tax was introduced in 1996. In 2005 it was raised from €4.5c/m3 to €6.6c/m3, i.e. €0.59c/kWh.
Graph: GAS PRICES FOR INDUSTRY AND HOUSEHOLDS (€c/kWh GCV)
Energy Consumption
Austria's energy consumption per capita is 3.5 toe, which is 24% higher than the EU average (2020). The country's electricity consumption stands at 7 100 kWh, i.e., 34% above the EU average.
Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)
- GENERAL OVERVIEW
- INSTITUTIONS AND ENERGY POLICY
- ENERGY COMPANIES
- ENERGY SUPPLY
- ENERGY PRICES
- ENERGY CONSUMPTION
- DATA TABLES
- ABBREVIATIONS
- GLOSSARY
Below is a list of the Austria energy market report graphs:
- GRAPH 1: CO2-energy emissions (MtCO2)
- GRAPH 2: Installed electric capacity by source (2020, %)
- GRAPH 3: Gross power production by source (TWh)
- GRAPH 4: Power generation by source (2020, %)
- GRAPH 5: Gasoline & diesel prices (€/l)
- GRAPH 6: Electricity prices for industry and households (€c/kWh)
- GRAPH 7: Gas prices for industry and households (€c/kWh GCV)
- GRAPH 8: Consumption trends by energy source (Mtoe)
- GRAPH 9: Total consumption market share by energy (2020, %)
- GRAPH 10: Final consumption market share by sector (2020, %)
- GRAPH 11: Oil consumption (Mt)
- GRAPH 12: Oil consumption breakdown by sector (2020, %)
- GRAPH 13: Electricity consumption (TWh)
- GRAPH 14: Electricity consumption breakdown by sector (2020, %)
- GRAPH 15: Natural gas consumption (bcm)
- GRAPH 16: Gas consumption breakdown by sector (2020, %)
- GRAPH 17: Coal consumption (Mt)
- GRAPH 18: Coal consumption breakdown by sector (2020, %)
In the Austria energy market report you will find the following tables:
- Economic Indicators: Annual historical data including population, GDP growth, imports and exports, inflation rate, energy security and efficiency indicators, CO2 emissions.
- Supply Indicators: Historical data including oil and gas reserves, electric and refining capacity, energy production, power production and external trade. All are detailed by energy source.
- Demand Indicators: Historical data including consumption per inhabitant, consumption trends, total consumption by energy source, final consumption by energy source and sector, and electricity consumption by sector.
- Energy Balances: Single table displaying the overall energy industry balance per annum, also graphically displayed by energy sub-segment.
- Infrastructure Projects: Covers power plant projects by energy, technology, status and operator.
The Austria energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Austria country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
- Economic indicators: Annual historical economic indicators, energy security, energy efficiency and CO2 emissions.
- Supply indicators: Annual historical reserves, capacity, production and external trade (imports(+) exports(-) balance).
- Demand indicators: Annual historical consumption per capita, consumption trends, total consumption, final consumption (per energy and per sector) and electricity consumption total and per sector.
- Energy Balance: total and per energy.
- Austria Energy Prices: In addition to the analysis provided on the report we also provided a data set which includes historical details on the Austria energy prices for the follow items: price of premium gasoline (taxes incl.), price of diesel (taxes incl.), price of electricity in industry (taxes incl.), price of electricity for households (taxes incl.), price of natural gas in industry (taxes incl.), prices of natural gas for households (taxes incl.), spot price of Brent and CO2 emissions (from fuel combustion).
The Austria country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
- New capacities: Current power mix, installed capacity at date, capacity under construction and under development.
- Power Sector Performances: Historical data on installed capacity, power generation, thermal power plants inputs, average thermal power plant efficiency, CO2 emissions of the power sector, carbon factor of the power sector.
Projections Data (Excel Sheet)
The Austria country dashboards are complemented with country forecasts from EnerFuture (excel file) with scenario comparison.
Data included in the excelsheet:
- Demand: Primary energy consumption, final energy consumption, by fuel, by sector.
- Power: Electricity generation & capacities, by technology.
- CO2: Total CO2 emissions.
- Macro-economy: Main macro-economic assumptions.
- Key indicators: Energy intensity, share of renewables, CO2 emissions per capita and per unit of GDP.
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