Highlights for the 3 month period July to September, compared to the same period a year earlier include:

• In the last 3 months primary energy consumption in the UK continued to fall, down 1.3% on a temperature adjusted basis. (table ET 1.2)
• In the last 3 months indigenous energy production fell by 6.0%. (table ET 1.1)
• Oil production down 7.4% on a year earlier, due to long term decline and maintenance activity. (table ET 3.10)
• Gas production down 3.8% on a year earlier, with the Elgin field producing again. (table ET 4.2)
• Coal provided 38% of electricity generation by Major Power Producers, with gas’s share at 27%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Wind generation by Major Power Producers down 3.7% due to lower wind speeds, with offshore wind up 5.8% but onshore wind down 11.1%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Bioenergy generation up 60.0% principally due to increased generation at Tilbury, as well as the partial conversion to biomass of Drax. (table ET 5.4)
• Low carbon share of electricity generation by Major Power Producers up 2 percentage points to 35%.* (table ET 5.4)
• Average petrol and diesel prices both fell in November. (table QEP 4.1.1)