Global energy crisis By Irshad Ali Sodhar (FSP) Outline 1. Introduction 2. What is energy crisis? 3. Share of energy resources in energy supply a) Non-renewable b) Renewable 4. World consumption distribution 5. World production distribution 6. Causes of crises a) Surge in demand b) Resource nationalism – tighter supply c) Political uncertainty d) Lack of diversity 7. Impact of crises a) Economy b) Politics c) Development 8. Environmental concerns 9. Way
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DISCUSSION: TOPIC: ENERGY CRISES: Cause Of Energy Crisis In Pakistan: Energy is now the talk of town in Pakistan. Starting from house wives‚ traders‚ businessmen‚ students‚ ministers all the victims of the shortage of energy. Karachi the biggest city experiencing up to 12 hours load shedding in peak hot weather and during the board exams are on the way. Every body now became the expert of energy and all the figures are on finger tips. some time the shortage is 200 MW some time 2500 MW. energy admin seriously
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Energy Crisis in Pakistan ‘Crisis’ has been coined by a Greek word which means ‘decisive moment’. Crisis is declared when something has gone to a level where an action must be taken to avoid complete disaster or breakdown. ‘Energy Crisis’ happens due to several reasons‚ some of which are: misallocation of resources‚ incompetency of exploration sector‚ increasing price of oil in international market‚ power wastage‚ less dams‚ little deployment of unconventional energy resources‚ etc. Energy
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The Coming Energy Crisis? • • All warning signs that existed prior to the energy crises of 1973 and 1979 exist today. Various energy security measures indicate that the potential for an energy shortage is high. As submitted to Oil & Gas Journal for publication February 3‚ 2003 James L. Williams‚ President‚ WTRG Economics E-mail: wtrg@wtrg.com Phone: (479) 293-4081 I. Introduction Various measures of US energy security indicate that the US might be heading for an energy crisis. Many of the warning
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Writing Practice Renewable energy has a positive effect on economy. Do you agree? As the fossil fuels resources have been continually mind in recent years. The lack of energy resources is one of the greatest challenges faced by government in Australia. Therefore‚ the new energy resources are promoted and developed such as nuclear power and renewable energy. Some in Australia argued that development of new energy resources not only alleviates the shortage of fossil fuels resources and protects
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nine states in northern India on Monday. There are now worries that the power crisis may stifle India’s growth. "Energy is like blood in your veins. It is as vital as that to the economic growth‚" Rajiv Kumar‚ secretary general of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)‚ tells the BBC. "If there is a shortage of blood‚ you can’t function - similarly if there is a shortage of energy‚ the economy can’t work." ’Hide behind the numbers’ India’s Ministry of Power
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(MW) TYPE HYDEL (WAPDA) THERMAL (WAPDA) THERMAL (KESC) THERMAL (IPPs) NUCLEAR Total Capacity NUMBER OF STATIONS 14 14 4 16 2 Installed Capacity 2002 6‚494 4‚835 1‚756 5‚832 462 19‚379 % Share in Total Capacity 34 % 25 % 9% 30 % 2% 100 % Source: Energy Book 2005‚ Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan. 2 POWER POLICY 2002 • Exemption from income tax including turnover tax and withholding tax on imports for the projects based on indigenous fuel. • No exemption of income tax on oil-fired
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This synopsis briefly explains the challenges faced by African countries with emerging oil and gas industries in bringing widespread economic advancement to their countries. Although‚ on the surface‚ the challenges appear straightforward‚ in essence they often prove to be very taxing and intractable. They are closely interrelated and‚ regrettably‚ have lingering consequences‚ which have come to be known as the ’resource curse’. At core the task facing these countries is how to ensure that the investment
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Alternative Energy Sources Fossil fuels will not last forever. If the human race wishes to continue to live the way we do‚ then we have to look at alternative energy sources such as: geothermal‚ nuclear‚ solar‚ wind‚ and hydroelectric energy. Alternative energy sources are not without faults‚ but along with faults‚ there are benefits and solutions to the issues. Geothermal energy is a well-proven energy resource that can be used to provide both heat and electricity. Geothermal energy is very
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FURTHER USES OF PETROLEUM Gasoline fuels our cars and natural gas heats our homes‚ but have you ever wondered what life would be like without the countless products derived from natural gas and oil? In our modern world‚ we have come to enjoy and expect a certain quality of life that is sustained by everyday things made from these natural resources. Think about a typical weekday. You brush your teeth‚ shower‚ put on makeup or shave before heading off to work. Without petroleum-based products‚
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