Norway Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Norway generated 930 GWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 0.6% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 98th 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
- Norway generated 930 GWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 0.6% of Norway's electricity in 2025.
- Norway was the 98th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Norway's gas generation in 2025 was 42% lower than in 2020, when it was 1.61 TWh.
- Norway's gas generation in 2025 was 58% lower than in 2015, when it was 2.20 TWh.
- Norway's gas generation peaked at 4.80 TWh in 2010.
- Norway's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- Norway had 340 MW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Norway emitted 0.42 MtCO2 in 2025, 9% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 930 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Norway's electricity | 0.6% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 98 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 340 MW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 0.42 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 TWh |
| 1991 | 0 TWh |
| 1992 | 0 TWh |
| 1993 | 10.0 GWh |
| 1994 | 150 GWh |
| 1995 | 190 GWh |
| 1996 | 280 GWh |
| 1997 | 240 GWh |
| 1998 | 220 GWh |
| 1999 | 280 GWh |
| 2000 | 210 GWh |
| 2001 | 240 GWh |
| 2002 | 200 GWh |
| 2003 | 300 GWh |
| 2004 | 370 GWh |
| 2005 | 380 GWh |
| 2006 | 470 GWh |
| 2007 | 760 GWh |
| 2008 | 440 GWh |
| 2009 | 4.23 TWh |
| 2010 | 4.80 TWh |
| 2011 | 3.71 TWh |
| 2012 | 2.24 TWh |
| 2013 | 2.07 TWh |
| 2014 | 2.22 TWh |
| 2015 | 2.20 TWh |
| 2016 | 2.21 TWh |
| 2017 | 2.06 TWh |
| 2018 | 2.18 TWh |
| 2019 | 2.06 TWh |
| 2020 | 1.61 TWh |
| 2021 | 310 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.15 TWh |
| 2023 | 1.53 TWh |
| 2024 | 1.47 TWh |
| 2025 | 930 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Norway | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.1% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1998 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1999 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 2000 | 0.2% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 0.2% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 0.3% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 0.3% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 0.6% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 3.2% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 3.9% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 3.0% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 1.5% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 1.5% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 0.9% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 0.6% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 930 GWh | 0.6% | 21.7% | 340 MW | 0.42 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 1.47 TWh | 0.9% | 22.1% | 340 MW | 0.66 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 1.53 TWh | 1.0% | 22.5% | 350 MW | 0.69 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 1.15 TWh | 0.8% | 22.8% | 620 MW | 0.52 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 310 GWh | 0.2% | 23.2% | 770 MW | 0.14 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 1.61 TWh | 1.0% | 23.8% | 840 MW | 0.72 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 2.06 TWh | 1.5% | 23.8% | 950 MW | 0.93 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 2.18 TWh | 1.5% | 23.5% | 950 MW | 0.98 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 2.06 TWh | 1.4% | 23.5% | 940 MW | 0.93 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 2.21 TWh | 1.5% | 23.7% | 940 MW | 1.00 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Norway
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 | 130 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 150 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 130 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 110 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 120 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 110 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 100 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 100 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 130 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 110 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 110 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 130 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Norway can differ slightly from the annual totals.