UK energy security Flashcards
1
Q
Where do our 2 largest sources of energy come from?
A
89% of coal imported (2nd largest exporter Russia)
2/5’s of gas from Qatar
2
Q
3 issues
A
Vulnerability to exogenous supply side shocks
Monopoly power
Strategic weakness
3
Q
Why needed
A
Substitute for falling North sea oil output to ensure security
4
Q
Percentage of UK energy from Russia, Iran and Qatar
A
55%
