Energy Consumption Resources and Pollution

Global Energy Consumption (2023)

Fossil fuels provided 82% of primary energy, with the rest coming from nuclear and hydro power.

Biomass Energy Use

Large quantities of wood and biological fuels are burned for residential use, especially in developing countries.

Total World Power Use

Approximately 22,000 GW.

Oil Consumption per Person

2.26 tonnes of oil equivalent per person per year.

Energy Consumption vs. GDP

Strong correlation between energy consumption and gross national product (GNP).

UK Energy Consumption Trend

Increased by 1% per year from 1990 to 2008 but has declined over the past decade due to a shift to renewable energy.

Coal Consumption (UK)

Fallen by almost a factor of 4 between 2008 and 2018.

Bioenergy and Waste Use (UK)

Almost tripled between 2008 and 2018.

Energy Consumption by Sector

Transportation is the largest consumer, with most oil used in vehicles.

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Adoption is increasing as part of the transition away from fossil fuels.

Energy Consumption by End Use

Space and water heating account for 54% of total energy use.

UK Heating Sources

Still dominated by natural gas, with a slow transition to biomass and electric heating.

Electricity Generation (2018)

33% from renewables, with natural gas and nuclear making up over half of total generation.

UK Indigenous Energy Resources

Includes oil, gas, and coal.

UK Coal Imports

Nearly two-thirds of coal used in the UK is imported.

Fossil Fuel Reserves

The amount of fuel recoverable with current prices and technology.

Fossil Fuel Resources

Identified deposits not currently recoverable, including undiscovered resources.

Reserve Estimates

Typically underestimated by around 25% before production begins.

Oil Formation

Created from marine plant remains buried in sedimentary rock.

Oil Market Share (2011)

Accounted for approximately 33% of the world energy market, primarily driven by transportation fuel demand.