Australia Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Australia generated 47.1 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 16.4% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 33rd largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Australia generated 47.1 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 16.4% of Australia's electricity in 2025.
- Australia was the 33rd largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Australia's gas generation in 2025 was 11% lower than in 2020, when it was 53.1 TWh.
- Australia's gas generation in 2025 was 5% lower than in 2015, when it was 49.7 TWh.
- Australia's gas generation peaked at 55.7 TWh in 2019.
- Australia's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- Australia had 25.2 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Australia emitted 34.5 MtCO2 in 2025, 23% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 47.1 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Australia's electricity | 16.4% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 33 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 25.2 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 34.5 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 11.5 TWh |
| 1986 | 13.8 TWh |
| 1987 | 14.0 TWh |
| 1988 | 14.7 TWh |
| 1989 | 15.1 TWh |
| 1990 | 12.6 TWh |
| 1991 | 11.2 TWh |
| 1992 | 12.0 TWh |
| 1993 | 12.3 TWh |
| 1994 | 13.6 TWh |
| 1995 | 13.7 TWh |
| 1996 | 11.9 TWh |
| 1997 | 12.2 TWh |
| 1998 | 14.5 TWh |
| 1999 | 16.1 TWh |
| 2000 | 16.8 TWh |
| 2001 | 24.5 TWh |
| 2002 | 30.6 TWh |
| 2003 | 30.2 TWh |
| 2004 | 27.4 TWh |
| 2005 | 23.3 TWh |
| 2006 | 27.3 TWh |
| 2007 | 33.4 TWh |
| 2008 | 36.3 TWh |
| 2009 | 41.1 TWh |
| 2010 | 46.8 TWh |
| 2011 | 48.8 TWh |
| 2012 | 49.8 TWh |
| 2013 | 52.7 TWh |
| 2014 | 53.7 TWh |
| 2015 | 49.7 TWh |
| 2016 | 48.1 TWh |
| 2017 | 55.1 TWh |
| 2018 | 51.5 TWh |
| 2019 | 55.7 TWh |
| 2020 | 53.1 TWh |
| 2021 | 47.6 TWh |
| 2022 | 50.8 TWh |
| 2023 | 46.7 TWh |
| 2024 | 49.1 TWh |
| 2025 | 47.1 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Australia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9.3% | n/a |
| 1986 | 10.6% | n/a |
| 1987 | 10.3% | n/a |
| 1988 | 10.3% | n/a |
| 1989 | 10.0% | n/a |
| 1990 | 8.1% | n/a |
| 1991 | 7.1% | n/a |
| 1992 | 7.4% | n/a |
| 1993 | 7.4% | n/a |
| 1994 | 8.0% | n/a |
| 1995 | 7.8% | n/a |
| 1996 | 6.6% | n/a |
| 1997 | 6.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 7.3% | n/a |
| 1999 | 7.8% | n/a |
| 2000 | 7.7% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 13.7% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 13.3% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 11.9% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 11.5% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 13.7% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 14.8% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 16.5% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 18.6% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 19.0% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 19.9% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 21.1% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 21.7% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 19.6% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 18.6% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 21.3% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 19.6% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 21.0% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 20.0% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 17.8% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 18.6% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 17.1% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 17.4% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 16.4% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47.1 TWh | 16.4% | 21.7% | 25.2 GW | 34.5 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 49.1 TWh | 17.4% | 22.1% | 26.3 GW | 36.0 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 46.7 TWh | 17.1% | 22.5% | 24.8 GW | 34.2 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 50.8 TWh | 18.6% | 22.8% | 25.0 GW | 37.3 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 47.6 TWh | 17.8% | 23.2% | 24.3 GW | 34.9 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 53.1 TWh | 20.0% | 23.8% | 24.1 GW | 38.9 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 55.7 TWh | 21.0% | 23.8% | 22.7 GW | 40.8 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 51.5 TWh | 19.6% | 23.5% | 22.9 GW | 37.7 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 55.1 TWh | 21.3% | 23.5% | 22.1 GW | 40.4 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 48.1 TWh | 18.6% | 23.7% | 22.5 GW | 35.3 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Australia
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 1.09 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 1.03 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 1.44 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.45 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.32 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 1.26 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.25 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 1.23 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 1.55 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 2.23 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 1.86 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 1.89 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 1.11 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 1.11 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 870 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.07 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 1.09 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.06 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.15 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 1.05 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 1.57 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 1.87 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 1.61 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 1.46 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Australia can differ slightly from the annual totals.