UK and energy security Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the cause of the UK’s energy consumption decreasing?
Greater efficiency and less industry
in 2015, nuclear and renewable forms supplied __% of energy
47%
When are all coal plants aimed to be closed by?
2025
Have energy imports increased?
Yes, energy is being imported by Norway and Russia
Fossil fuel use for transport is…
increasing
Hinkley Point C is predicted to produce _% of the UK’s energy
7
There was a __% fall in the amount of energy used in the country between 1998 and 2015
17
What percentage of fuel in the UK comes from overseas?
60%
Where does the UK import coal from?
Russia
Where does the UK get gas from?
Norway
Where does the UK get uranium from?
Kazakhstan
What average distance does fuel travel?
2,500 miles which adds to overall carbon emissions
What country is the key provider of crude oil for the UK?
Norway, accounting for 60% in 2015
What percentage of crude oil imports come from OPEC?
36%