En 1.5 - Pathways Flashcards
Where does the Nord Steam pipeline supply gas from and to?
Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea and bypassing Ukraine.
Where does the trans-Siberian gas pipeline run from and to?
North West Russia to west Ukraine
What proposed pipeline would threaten the trans-Siberian pipeline?
Nabucco pipeline
Where would the Nabucco pipeline carry gas from and to?
From the Caspian Sea to Austria via Turkey/Bulbaria/Romania/Hungary
What was the aim of the Nabucco pipeline?
To reduce Europe’s reliance on Russia for gas.
Where would Nabucco gas had come from?
Iran/Kazakhstan/Egypt/Syria
The Nabucco pipeline never materialised, what pipeline has focus turned to now?
The Trans-Adriatic pipeline
Trans-Adriatic pipeline to supply gas from and to?
From Azerbaijan to Italy via Greece/Albania
What does ESPO stand for?
East Siberia-Pacific Ocean (oil pipeline)
What countries does the ESPO pipeline transport oil to?
Japan/China and other Pacific countries. Possibly USA
Why are Japan and China competing over access to ESPO oil?
Economic growth/global influence/diversify energy pathways
Currently, who are the top 3 oil producers?
- Russia (12.65%)
- Saudi Arabia (11.28%)
- USA (10.74%)
What method of oil/gas production has greatly increased the USA’s outputs?
Fracking
How is the majority of oil transported?
Ships
Why may shipping and use of coal start to increase again?
Supplies seem cheap/dependable and less geopolitical tension
