Natural Gas vs. Sustainable Energy (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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First North Sea oil extraction date
First North Sea oil extraction date
June 1975
North Sea oil production peak year
North Sea oil production peak year
1999
Total North Sea oil extracted so far
Total North Sea oil extracted so far
Over 40 billion barrels
Years of North Sea production remaining
Years of North Sea production remaining
30-40 years
People employed by gas extraction in UK
People employed by gas extraction in UK
1.2 million people
Gas CO2 reduction compared to oil
Gas CO2 reduction compared to oil
46% less CO2
UK sustainable development example
UK sustainable development example
BedZed
Chambamontera location
Chambamontera location
Andes Mountains, Peru
Type of Chambamontera scheme
Type of Chambamontera scheme
Micro-hydro scheme
Total cost of Chambamontera scheme
Total cost of Chambamontera scheme
$51,000
Average cost per family (Chambamontera)
Average cost per family (Chambamontera)
$750
Chambamontera poverty level (daily income)
Chambamontera poverty level (daily income)
Nearly half on US$2 a day
Income increase in Chambamontera (%)
Income increase in Chambamontera (%)
60%
Capital cost per household (Chambamontera)
Capital cost per household (Chambamontera)
£500
Environmental benefit of Chambamontera
Environmental benefit of Chambamontera
Avoids burning wood, saves local trees