Coal & Energy Security Location of the World's Main Fossil Fuel
Reserves (billion tonnes of oil equivalent) Source: BP
Statistical Review of World Energy 2011 As global demand for
energy continues to rise – especially in rapidly industrialising
and developing economies - energy security concerns become ever
more important. To provide solid economic growth and to maintain
levels of economic performance, energy must be readily
available, affordable and able to provide a reliable source of
power without vulnerability to long- or short-term disruptions.
Interruption of energy supplies can cause major financial losses
and create havoc in economic centres, as well as potential
damage to the health and wellbeing of the population. Providing
a secure supply of energy comprises two areas: - long-term
security or resource availability; and - short-term security –
associated with supply disruptions of the primary fuel or of the
electricity generated. The forecast growth in energy demand
means that we will need many sour