Market Concentration in the European Energy Sector

Dr Baris Karapinar, NCCR Trade WP5

Electricity generation

Electricity generation by source

Number of main electricity generating companies

Market share of main generating companies

Companies representing 95% of electricity generation

Main electricity retailers

Market share of main retailers

Net electricity imports relative to gross electricity generation, 2006 (%)

2010 Share of Natural Gas in Primary Energy Consumption (%)

Source: Euoregas statistical report

2010 Natural Gas Sales by sector

Source: Euoregas statistical report

EU27 Natural Gas Supplies, 2001-2009