energy issues key words Flashcards
(15 cards)
fracking
injecting liquid into shale rocks at a high temperature to extract shale gas
superpower
a powerful nation capable of influencing international events and decisions of less powerful nations
energy mix
describes the range of energy sources used
fossil fuel
a natural fuel (coal/gas) formed from living organisms
renewable
a resource (wood/solar energy) that can replenish naturally in time
hydrocarbon
a compound containing only hydrogen and carbon
reserves
oil and gas reserves that are economically and technically feasible to extract at the existing price
consumption
the amount of goods used within a time period
opec
the organization of petroleum exporting countries
geopolotics
politics influenced by geographical factors
energy security index (esi)
the assessing of vulnerabilities in the energy market
energy gap
the difference between the demand and production of energy
nuclear
the energy released from nuclear reactions
shale deposits
where shale gas is accumulated
hep
hydroelectric power
