Carbon - UK Flashcards
1
Q
What significantly altered the UK energy mix in the 1970s?
A
Oil + gas discoveries
Reduced reliance on domestic coal
2
Q
Describe the remaining coal supply in the UK
A
150 years worth remaining
Difficult to extract
High sulphur content
3
Q
When did the UK’s last deep coal mine close down?
A
2015
4
Q
What % of UK energy came from fossil fuels in 2015?
A
80%
5
Q
What is UK energy use per capita?
A
2752kg oil equivalent
6
Q
What are the average annual UK household energy costs?
A
£1300 (2015)
7
Q
What has recently affected UK energy security?
A
Increasing import reliance
Large primary energy imports
8
Q
Give 2 examples of international firms which export energy to the UK
A
EDF - France
E-on - Germany
9
Q
What is UK GDP per capita? (PPP)
A
$41,200 (2015)
