The dataset contains projections of fresh water withdrawal and consumption from the European energy sector on NUTS2 level by 2050 following EU Energy Reference Scenario 2016. The energy sector in this scope includes energy production (production of coal, oil and gas) and energy transformation in oil refineries and power plants (nuclear, solid fuels, oil, gas, biomass and geothermal). The information in provided on NUTS 2 level following the NUTS2 2013 definition. The dataset is explained in more detail in the report Projected fresh water use from the European energy sector.

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