Spain’s gas use for electricity generation increased by 41% in the first half of 2025, as the country relied heavily on combined-cycle gas turbines to stabilize the grid following a major blackout in April, according to Bloomberg. Gas provided nearly half of Spain’s power during critical hours, up from just 5%, according to Enagas. The country also increased gas exports by 24%, primarily to France, amid maintenance at French import terminals and efforts to replenish storage. They write:
Spain’s gas consumption for electricity generation soared 41% in the first half of the year, with the power grid relying heavily on the fossil fuel to stabilize the country’s power network in the wake of a nationwide blackout in April.
Combined-cycle gas turbines were used “as a reinforcement of electricity supply security,” gas network operator Enagas SA said in its earnings report Tuesday. […]
Spain’s gas exports also jumped 24% in the first half as higher volumes were shipped to France to fill underground storage facilities, while some French regasification terminals that process seaborne imports underwent maintenance.
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