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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Belgium 2016 Review
Belgium
Belgium has made clear progress in increasing competition in electricity and natural gas markets. It has reduced the use of fossil fuels and increased the share of renewable energy. The country’s economy is also becoming less energy intensive.
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Belgium’s National Energy and Climate Plan sets a 2030 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector by 35% from 2005 levels, to reach 17.5% renewables in gross final energy consumption, and significantly reduce energy demand. Belgium has made progress on these goals. Coal-fired generation was phased out in 2016 and Belgium is a global leader in offshore wind, with 2.23 GW in 2020 and plans for 4.5 GW by 2030.
Belgium remains reliant on fossil fuels and is facing energy security challenges. Nuclear energy covers over half of electricity demand, while the government plans to phase out nuclear between 2022 and 2025. Almost half of Belgium’s gas imports come from the Netherlands with most delivered through a dedicated network connected to the Groningen gas field, which will stop production in mid-2022. Belgium is working to address energy security issues and has one of the most interconnected electricity grids in Europe.
Belgium remains reliant on fossil fuels and is facing energy security challenges. Nuclear energy covers over half of electricity demand, while the government plans to phase out nuclear between 2022 and 2025. Almost half of Belgium’s gas imports come from the Netherlands with most delivered through a dedicated network connected to the Groningen gas field, which will stop production in mid-2022. Belgium is working to address energy security issues and has one of the most interconnected electricity grids in Europe.
Last updated Mar 30, 2021
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