GHG inventory continued (part5)

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ENERGY:

Energy is not only UK’s largest contributor of emissions (35 percent) but it is also the world’s largest source of GHG emissions.

Among various sources like refineries, offshore oil and gas production, coal mines, and power generation is the largest source in this sector in UK, with carbon dioxide being the dominant gas emitted.

Emissions are anticipated from an emissions factor and/ or statistical data from various sources (depending on the gas being estimated). These data sources need to be updated on regular basis to make accurate emission approximations.

Due to transition initiatives for a low carbon future changes in the fuel (power generation) and reduced emissions (offshore oil and gas) may cause a decrease in the emissions by 2025. These projections are made by the DECC’s Updated Energy and Emissions Projections (2011, 2012).

References:

·         UK GHG Inventory: http://ghgi.decc.gov.uk/

·         UK GHG National Statistics: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/hub/agriculture environment/environment/climate-change/index.html

·         UK Updated Energy Projections: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/about/ec_social_res/analytic_projs/en_emis_projs/en_

·         emis_projs.aspx

·         Digest of UK Energy Statistics: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/statistics/publications/dukes/dukes.aspx