GEOL10040 Lecture 8: Global Energy Landscape

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What is the main focus of Lectures 8-13 in the GEOL10040 course?

The ENERGY Challenge (correct)

The Environmental Challenge

The Global Water Crisis

The Food Challenge

What is the primary factor driving the projected growth in global population from 7 billion to over 9 billion by 2050?

Growth in emerging economies, led by China and India (correct)

Advancements in renewable energy technologies

Rapid urbanization in emerging economies

Increasing life expectancy in developed countries

What is the main purpose of the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook Report?

To analyze the impact of climate change on global energy use

To predict the global energy demand for the next decade

To present three different scenarios reflecting current real-world conditions and starting points (correct)

To evaluate the effectiveness of current energy policies

According to the United Nation's Human Development Index, what is the direct link between?

Energy demand and standard of living Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of rapid improvements in energy intensity, as recommended by the International Energy Agency?

To reduce the global energy demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?

34 developed countries Signup and view all the answers

According to the APS Scenario, when is global fossil fuel consumption set to peak?

2030 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of new cars sold globally are electric vehicles (EVs)?

One in 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the forecasted trend for natural gas demand?

Will plateau soon Signup and view all the answers

What is the current global R/P ratio for oil?

> 50 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the current global primary energy consumption mix dominated by?

Fossil Fuels Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the STEPS scenario?

Represents current energy policies Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in the Carbon Intensity of electricity in Ireland since 2002?

It has more than halved Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the increase in carbon intensity of electricity generation in Ireland in 2021?

Poor wind year Signup and view all the answers

What is a major obstacle to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector in Ireland?

Stubbornly high carbon intensity Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of relying on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a solution to environmental problems?

Moral hazard of 'lock-in' to fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to reduce energy consumption, as mentioned in the text?

Cycling instead of driving Signup and view all the answers

What is the general trend in transport emissions in Ireland, as shown in the diagrams?

They have increased slightly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main driver of the increasing global energy demand?

Increasing global population and rising prosperity in developing economies Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant feature of the energy demand from data centres in Ireland?

Relatively flat demand profile through the day Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected impact of data centres on Ireland's energy consumption in the next few years?

They will account for one third of Ireland's energy consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the energy transition?

To accelerate the decarbonisation of the fuel mix Signup and view all the answers

What is the current situation regarding Ireland's energy sources?

Over 86% of Ireland's energy comes from fossil fuel sources Signup and view all the answers

What is a key trend emerging in the energy transition?

Rapid expansion in renewables Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of global resources does OPEC hold?

70% Signup and view all the answers

Which fossil fuel has the highest R/P ratio?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

Which region has the highest concentration of natural gas reserves?

Middle East and CIS Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total energy supplies globally is projected to come from oil, gas, and coal in 2040?

>75% Signup and view all the answers

By how much are the costs of onshore wind and utility-scale solar PV expected to fall over the next 20 years?

25% and 40% Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source is growing the fastest?

Renewable Energy Signup and view all the answers