Should Belgium remove fossil fuels from its energy mix?

Whilst Belgium is now able to meet over 20% of its electricity needs through wind and solar, removing fossil fuels from the mix would make the country vulnerable to periods of reduced renewable production.

What is Belgium's energy supply?

In 2020, fossil fuels (mainly oil and natural gas) accounted for 71% of its energy supply. Most fossil fuel demand comes from industry and transport, but Belgium’s buildings also have a notable demand for gas, while oil covered 33% of residential building demand in 2020.

Why do we need a green energy supplier in Belgium?

As a result of the energy transition, to us it is important that the energy we consume is generated in a green way in Belgium. That is why we have opted for an energy supplier who also has its own production in Belgium. With the development of the Bio Energy Base, BEE is becoming the trendsetter for the energy transition in the Ghent Canal Zone.

How to cut primary energy demand in Belgium?

Industry would need to phase out fossil fuels as a heat source, switching to electrification, thermal storage, and biofuel. Together with doubling down on energy-efficiency measures, this is one of the main contributions to cutting primary energy demand in Belgium as a whole by about 50 percent.

What is Belgium's energy policy?

Belgium’s energy policy is focused on transitioning to a low-carbon economy while ensuring security of supply, lowering costs for consumers, increasing market competition and continuing integration with the European energy system.

How is Belgium preparing for a gas transition?

Belgium is also working with France, Germany and the Netherlands to ensure that security of gas supply is maintained as production from the Groningen gas field is phased out. Since the IEA’s last energy policy review in 2016, Belgium has made progress on its energy transition.