Consumption in Norway and UK

Question 1

What are some factors influencing energy consumption in the UK?

Answer 1

Physical availability of energy sources, cost of extraction, technological advancements, political decisions, level of economic development, and environmental priorities.

Question 2

When did North Sea exploration begin in the UK, and what significant events followed?

Answer 2

North Sea exploration began after the Continental Shelf Act 1964 was passed. Commercial gas was discovered in 1970, and production started in 1975.

Question 3

What role did privatisation of energy companies play in the UK’s energy landscape?

Answer 3

Privatisation in the 1980s allowed overseas companies like France’s EDF and Germany’s E-on to decide which energy sources to supply.

Question 4

What environmental commitments did the UK make in 2015 regarding greenhouse gas emissions?

Answer 4

The UK committed to a 40% reduction in national GHG emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in 2015.

Question 5

What are some factors influencing energy consumption in Norway?

Answer 5

Physical availability of resources, cost of energy production, technological advancements, political considerations, level of development, and environmental priorities.

Question 6

How does Norway manage its power supply?

Answer 6

The Norwegian Water and Energy Directorate manage the nation’s power supply, and profits from fossil fuel sales go into a sovereign wealth fund for sustainable projects.

Question 7

What are Norway’s environmental goals regarding greenhouse gas emissions reduction?

Answer 7

Norway committed to a 15% reduction in domestic GHG emissions by 2030 in 2015. Additionally, they launched a policy for change in 2016 aiming for energy neutrality by 2050.

Question 8

What is Norway’s position regarding hydrocarbon exports, and what are its future plans?

Answer 8

Norway is the 3rd largest exporter of hydrocarbons and plans to expand its exports.