Electricity demand in Northern/Western/Southern Europe is set to almost double by 2050 (+76% in total generation), with natural gas already the largest fossil source (~16% of 2024 output)—so flexible gas remains pivotal for balancing rising wind/solar and covering nuclear uncertainty. Regionally, Eastern Europe is far more gas-heavy (>⅓ of 2024 generation) and also sees electricity use roughly double by 2050, […]
