( May 29, 2026, 13:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU industrial energy consumption remained on a long-term downward trend in 2024, falling 8.1 percent from levels a decade earlier, according to Eurostat data. Electricity and natural gas remained the sector's main energy sources, accounting for nearly two-thirds of consumption. Despite EU decarbonization efforts, fossil fuels still represented nearly half of final industrial energy use, underscoring the challenge of reducing emissions in energy-intensive industries.Press release follows. Full report can be found attached....
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