Belgium

Belgium’s National Energy and Climate Plan sets a 2030 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector by 35% from 2005 levels, to reach 17.5% renewables in gross final energy consumption, and significantly reduce energy demand. Belgium has made progress on these goals. Coal-fired generation was phased out in 2016 and Belgium is a global leader in offshore wind, with 2.23 GW in 2020 and plans for 5.7 GW or more by 2030.

Belgium remains reliant on fossil fuels and is facing energy security challenges. Nuclear energy covers over half of electricity demand, while the federal government plans to phase out most nuclear generation by 2025. Almost half of Belgium’s gas imports come from the Netherlands with most delivered through a dedicated network connected to the Groningen gas field, which will stop production in mid-2022. Belgium is working to address energy security issues and has one of the most interconnected electricity grids in Europe.

Last updated Apr 20, 2022