The energy consumed by Canada's chemical industry amounted to some 263.51 petajoules in 2022, down from 266.45 petajoules one year earlier. This represents a decline of roughly 12 percent in comparison to 2014, when Canada's chemical sector reported its highest consumption of energy within the indicated period, surpassing 300 petajoules. Meanwhile, the greenhouse gas emissions of Canada's chemical industry amounted to 5.7 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2021.
Energy consumption of the chemical industry in Canada from 2005 to 2022
(in petajoules)
Values refer to total energy consumed as fuel (higher heating value). Figures have been rounded.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, 2005 to 2022. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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