Items 2 & 3: The Bowland Basin Flashcards
When did the UK become a net importer of natural gas?
2004
How much has North Sea gas production fallen between 2011-14?
38%
What are the estimates for how much the uk will import of its gas needs by 2030?
75%
How much natural gas does the Bowland Basin currently sit upon?
1300 Trillion Cubic feet
Where is the Bowland Basin located?
North-West England
Why is there a lot of shale in the North West of England, particularly in the Liverpool & Manchester area and Sheffield?
Because it was the first city in the uk to industrialise. This means that the gases that were produced by factories during the industrialisation period got trapped in the geology of the area.
When did the North West of England begin to industrialise?
Mid 18th century
Why might the 49 experts who produced the letter in Item 2 and the BGS in Item 3 be keen to inform people of the potential for gas exploration?
Because they are experts and therefore will be consulted and be payed a lot of money by the government and fracking companies if there is considerable interest in the area
Why is there uncertainty and delay over fracking in the Fylde?
Variation in available estimates (Item 3)
Political activism
Decreased prices make it less incentivising for companies
Getting licences and approval form governments bodies
What are the ways that the uk is trying to solve its energy crisis/problems?
Fracking in Fylde
Nuclear energy investment
Sustainable energy investment (£8 billion in 2013)
Energy efficiency with 2006 climate change programme
Promoting public transport in London through the transport schemes
Improving conversion efficiency
