Energy Security Flashcards
1
Q
Environmental risks
A
- Open cast coal mining destroys ecosystems
- Fragile environments gold reserves eg: oil in artic
- Greenhouse gases
- Nuclear power stations
- Nimbyisn for wind turbines & nuclear
2
Q
Economic risks
A
Fluctuating oil prices and general unreliability of that market
Exhaustion of domestic supplies
Increasing energy prices
3
Q
Geopolitical risks?
A
Political instability in energy producing regions
Conflicts over ownership
Disputes over transmission
4
Q
Define energy mix
A
Energy mix is the combination of sources used to provide sufficient energy to meet demand at any given time and place.
5
Q
Physical risks of energy supply
A
- Reserves can be exhausted
- Supply lines can be disrupted by natural hazards
