China's rail energy demand is anticipated to double by 2050, overtaking that of North America. Every region listed is expected to see an increase in energy demand levels in its respective railway network with the exception of Japan. With its high share of electrified railway systems, Japan's rail energy demand is set to shrink by 2050 from around 2.9 to 2.4 million metric tons of oil equivalent.
Global forecast for rail energy demand between 2017 and 2050, by region
(in million metric tons of oil equivalent)
The figures for 2050 are projections; the forecast represents the base scenario, which has been used to calculate future growth on the basis of planned policies, regulations, and projects around the world.
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IEA. (January 31, 2019). Global forecast for rail energy demand between 2017 and 2050, by region (in million metric tons of oil equivalent) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 26, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1126509/projected-demand-for-rail-energy-by-region/
IEA. "Global forecast for rail energy demand between 2017 and 2050, by region (in million metric tons of oil equivalent)." Chart. January 31, 2019. Statista. Accessed September 26, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1126509/projected-demand-for-rail-energy-by-region/
IEA. (2019). Global forecast for rail energy demand between 2017 and 2050, by region (in million metric tons of oil equivalent). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 26, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1126509/projected-demand-for-rail-energy-by-region/
IEA. "Global Forecast for Rail Energy Demand between 2017 and 2050, by Region (in Million Metric Tons of Oil Equivalent)." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Jan 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1126509/projected-demand-for-rail-energy-by-region/
IEA, Global forecast for rail energy demand between 2017 and 2050, by region (in million metric tons of oil equivalent) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1126509/projected-demand-for-rail-energy-by-region/ (last visited September 26, 2020)
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