Conventional Fosiil Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
How much global energy supply is from fossil fuels?
A
86%
2
Q
What determines supply of fossil fuel?
A
Determined by physical geography e.g. climate, sedimentation
Currently, demand is greater than supply
3
Q
Oil
A
Biggest primary energy source, essential for global transport
Has large mismatch of supply and demand (Supply in Middle East + Russia, demand in Europe, Asia, USA)
4
Q
Natural Gas
A
Also has mismatched supply and demand
Large demand in Asia, yet supply is in USA, Russia, Middle East
5
Q
Which region has the largest mismatch of oil/gas?
A
Asia, as it has extremely high demand but no supply
Since 1990 energy consumption has increased by around 70% due to rapid industrialisation in countries like China, India
