Canada Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Canada generated 117 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 17.9% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 14th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Canada generated 117 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 17.9% of Canada's electricity in 2025.
- Canada was the 14th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Canada's gas generation in 2025 was 54% higher than in 2020, when it was 75.6 TWh.
- Canada's gas generation in 2025 was 72% higher than in 2015, when it was 68.0 TWh.
- 2025 was Canada's highest year for gas generation in Ember's records, which start in 1985.
- Canada's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- Canada had 27.2 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Canada emitted 84.2 MtCO2 in 2025, 68% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 117 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Canada's electricity | 17.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 14 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 27.2 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 84.2 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6.82 TWh |
| 1986 | 6.90 TWh |
| 1987 | 6.17 TWh |
| 1988 | 9.45 TWh |
| 1989 | 14.9 TWh |
| 1990 | 9.67 TWh |
| 1991 | 8.63 TWh |
| 1992 | 13.1 TWh |
| 1993 | 15.3 TWh |
| 1994 | 15.5 TWh |
| 1995 | 20.2 TWh |
| 1996 | 18.9 TWh |
| 1997 | 23.1 TWh |
| 1998 | 26.7 TWh |
| 1999 | 28.2 TWh |
| 2000 | 35.8 TWh |
| 2001 | 42.3 TWh |
| 2002 | 38.8 TWh |
| 2003 | 38.7 TWh |
| 2004 | 40.4 TWh |
| 2005 | 36.9 TWh |
| 2006 | 40.4 TWh |
| 2007 | 43.0 TWh |
| 2008 | 39.6 TWh |
| 2009 | 45.3 TWh |
| 2010 | 52.8 TWh |
| 2011 | 62.5 TWh |
| 2012 | 63.2 TWh |
| 2013 | 60.3 TWh |
| 2014 | 65.1 TWh |
| 2015 | 68.0 TWh |
| 2016 | 65.8 TWh |
| 2017 | 61.5 TWh |
| 2018 | 70.7 TWh |
| 2019 | 72.9 TWh |
| 2020 | 75.6 TWh |
| 2021 | 83.6 TWh |
| 2022 | 90.4 TWh |
| 2023 | 103 TWh |
| 2024 | 110 TWh |
| 2025 | 117 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Canada | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.5% | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.5% | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.2% | n/a |
| 1988 | 1.9% | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0% | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.0% | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.7% | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.5% | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.9% | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.8% | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.6% | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 4.0% | n/a |
| 1998 | 4.8% | n/a |
| 1999 | 4.9% | n/a |
| 2000 | 5.9% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 7.2% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 6.6% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 6.8% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 5.9% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 6.6% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 6.8% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 6.2% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 7.4% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 8.7% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 9.9% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 9.2% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 10.0% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 10.3% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 9.9% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 9.2% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 10.7% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 11.1% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 11.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 12.8% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 13.6% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 16.0% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 17.9% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 TWh | 17.9% | 21.7% | 27.2 GW | 84.2 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 110 TWh | 17.2% | 22.1% | 27.2 GW | 79.1 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 103 TWh | 16.0% | 22.5% | 23.8 GW | 74.3 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 90.4 TWh | 13.6% | 22.8% | 23.2 GW | 65.3 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 83.6 TWh | 12.8% | 23.2% | 23.0 GW | 60.3 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 75.6 TWh | 11.5% | 23.8% | 20.3 GW | 54.6 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 72.9 TWh | 11.1% | 23.8% | 19.2 GW | 52.7 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 70.7 TWh | 10.7% | 23.5% | 18.9 GW | 51.1 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 61.5 TWh | 9.2% | 23.5% | 18.9 GW | 44.4 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 65.8 TWh | 9.9% | 23.7% | 18.6 GW | 47.5 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Canada
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through June 2026Monthly statistics through June 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 9.81 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 9.51 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 8.46 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 8.43 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 8.67 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 10.2 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 10.9 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 10.6 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 8.93 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 7.38 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 6.66 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 7.80 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 10.2 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 9.99 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 9.19 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 9.47 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 9.91 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 11.9 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 11.9 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 10.5 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 9.50 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 7.97 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 7.28 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 7.61 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026. Monthly figures for Canada can differ slightly from the annual totals.