United Kingdom Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
The United Kingdom generated 92.0 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 31.2% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 16th 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 July 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The United Kingdom generated 92.0 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 31.2% of the United Kingdom's electricity in 2025.
- The United Kingdom was the 16th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- The United Kingdom's gas generation in 2025 was 18% lower than in 2020, when it was 112 TWh.
- The United Kingdom's gas generation in 2025 was 8% lower than in 2015, when it was 99.9 TWh.
- The United Kingdom's gas generation peaked at 176 TWh in 2008.
- The United Kingdom's gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- The United Kingdom had 38.4 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in the United Kingdom emitted 44.1 MtCO2 in 2025, 67% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 92.0 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of the United Kingdom's electricity | 31.2% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 16 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 38.4 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 44.1 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.90 TWh |
| 1986 | 1.74 TWh |
| 1987 | 4.53 TWh |
| 1988 | 4.78 TWh |
| 1989 | 4.95 TWh |
| 1990 | 5.00 TWh |
| 1991 | 5.82 TWh |
| 1992 | 12.6 TWh |
| 1993 | 34.0 TWh |
| 1994 | 53.3 TWh |
| 1995 | 63.7 TWh |
| 1996 | 84.1 TWh |
| 1997 | 111 TWh |
| 1998 | 118 TWh |
| 1999 | 143 TWh |
| 2000 | 148 TWh |
| 2001 | 142 TWh |
| 2002 | 152 TWh |
| 2003 | 149 TWh |
| 2004 | 157 TWh |
| 2005 | 153 TWh |
| 2006 | 141 TWh |
| 2007 | 166 TWh |
| 2008 | 176 TWh |
| 2009 | 167 TWh |
| 2010 | 176 TWh |
| 2011 | 147 TWh |
| 2012 | 100 TWh |
| 2013 | 95.8 TWh |
| 2014 | 101 TWh |
| 2015 | 99.9 TWh |
| 2016 | 143 TWh |
| 2017 | 137 TWh |
| 2018 | 131 TWh |
| 2019 | 133 TWh |
| 2020 | 112 TWh |
| 2021 | 123 TWh |
| 2022 | 125 TWh |
| 2023 | 102 TWh |
| 2024 | 86.3 TWh |
| 2025 | 92.0 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | United Kingdom | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.0% | n/a |
| 1986 | 0.6% | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.5% | n/a |
| 1988 | 1.6% | n/a |
| 1989 | 1.6% | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.6% | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.8% | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.9% | n/a |
| 1993 | 10.5% | n/a |
| 1994 | 16.3% | n/a |
| 1995 | 18.9% | n/a |
| 1996 | 24.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 31.6% | n/a |
| 1998 | 32.5% | n/a |
| 1999 | 38.8% | n/a |
| 2000 | 39.3% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 36.9% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 39.3% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 37.4% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 39.9% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 38.3% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 35.5% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 41.8% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 45.3% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 46.0% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 39.8% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 27.5% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 26.8% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 29.8% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 29.5% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 42.2% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 40.4% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 39.4% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 40.7% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 36.1% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 39.9% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 38.5% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 34.8% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 30.4% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 31.2% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92.0 TWh | 31.2% | 21.7% | 38.4 GW | 44.1 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 86.3 TWh | 30.4% | 22.1% | 38.1 GW | 41.4 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 102 TWh | 34.8% | 22.5% | 37.3 GW | 48.8 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 125 TWh | 38.5% | 22.8% | 36.3 GW | 60.0 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 123 TWh | 39.9% | 23.2% | 36.3 GW | 58.9 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 112 TWh | 36.1% | 23.8% | 35.9 GW | 53.7 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 133 TWh | 40.7% | 23.8% | 36.1 GW | 63.8 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 131 TWh | 39.4% | 23.5% | 35.4 GW | 63.1 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 137 TWh | 40.4% | 23.5% | 35.1 GW | 65.6 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 143 TWh | 42.2% | 23.7% | 35.1 GW | 68.6 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for United Kingdom
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 July 2026Monthly statistics through July 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-08 | 4.44 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 6.28 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 7.72 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 10.7 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 8.52 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 12.4 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 9.45 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 9.01 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 6.83 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 5.47 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 4.76 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 6.53 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 5.97 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 5.80 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 8.21 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 8.29 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 7.88 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 10.5 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 8.70 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 6.76 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 4.47 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 5.98 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 6.86 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 5.90 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026. Monthly figures for the United Kingdom can differ slightly from the annual totals.