2.1 - Ukraine

Question 1

Energy Mix

Answer 1

Every country has its own energy mix (the proportion of each energy it uses in a year).

Question 2

Primary Energy

Answer 2

The source of the energy e.g. fossil rock

Question 3

Secondary Energy

Answer 3

What it’s converted into e.g. electricity

Question 4

Global Energy Mix

Answer 4

80% accounted for by fossil fuels

Question 5

Consumption (Total Use)

Answer 5

Will increase due to industrialisation, urbanisations, power grids and disposable incomes increasing however eventually it’ll decrease as environmental concerns increase.

Question 6

Energy Mix (Transition)

Answer 6

Initially biomass and waste as it’s cheap and free, and non-renewables are used for industrialisation and eventually fossil fuels and power stations are implemented. Eventually this will shift to nuclear and renewables and radical technology.

Question 7

Ukraine

Answer 7

Worse score of any European country on International Energy Security Risk Index
It’s at over 175% higher risk but has the 7th largest coal reserve in the world.

Question 8

Why Is Ukraine So Bad

Answer 8

Carbon-intense consumption
3x higher than average EU energy intensity
Outdated energy infrastructure
Inefficient central heating
Coal reserves under Russian control
Also very dependant on imports

Question 9

Why Is Ukraine So Bad

Answer 9

Carbon-intense consumption
3x higher than average EU energy intensity
Outdated energy infrastructure
Inefficient central heating
Coal reserves under Russian control
Also very dependant on imports