2. what energy is available in the EU?
2.1 Where does our energy come from?
The energy available in the European Union comes from energy produced in the EU and from energy imported from third countries. In 2016, the EU produced around 46 % of its own energy, while 54 % was imported.
2.3 From where do we import energy and how dependent are we?
For its own consumption, the EU also needs energy which is imported from third countries. In 2016, the main imported energy product was petroleum products (including crude oil, which is the main component), accounting for almost two thirds of energy imports into the EU, followed by gas (24 %) and solid fuels (9 %).
