Energy consumption
Australia’s energy consumption fell by 2.9% in 2019-20 to 6,014 PJ. This compares with average growth of 0.7% a year in the prior decade (2009-10 to 2018-19). The drop in consumption in 2019-20 was 182 PJ.
Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) accounted for 93% of Australia’s primary energy mix in 2019-20. Oil accounted for the largest share of Australia’s primary energy mix in 2019-20, at 37%, followed by coal (28%) and gas (27%). Renewable energy sources accounted for 7%.
Australian energy consumption - by fuel type
2019-20 | Average annual growth | |||
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PJ | share (%) | 2019–20 (%) | 10 years (%) | |
Oil | 2,241.2 | 37.3 | -6.9 | 0.1 |
Coal | 1,706.6 | 28.4 | -5.3 | -2.4 |
Gas | 1,647.2 | 27.4 | 3.8 | 2.9 |
Renewables | 418.8 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 4.0 |
Total | 6,013.8 | 100.0 | -2.9 | 0.2 |
Source: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (2021), Australian Energy Statistics, Table C