Leonhardt van Efferink: Non-renewable energy resources - fossil fuels, uranium, coal (World Market Prices, Political Instability, Peak Oil, Hydrocarbons Depletetion, China)

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Leonhardt van Efferink, December 2011

Introduction

This world map shows the countries that have the largest share in the global production of four non-renewable energy resources (fossil fuels, uranium and coal).

World market prices of these natural resources do not only depend on demand and supply related factors (such as political instability), but also on perceptions of how much reserves are left to exploit.

Some consider non-renewable energy resources a key geopolitical factor, partially because they play an important (though different) role in the global warming debate. The high share of China in global coal production (46%) is a teling example in this regard.

Next to being informative about statistics that may be useful in geopolitical research, this page serves to show the possibilities of the freely available 'Do It Yourself' map for teaching purposes and writing blogs.

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Energy, Water and Resource Scarcity

What do the colours and symbols mean?

Green: large producer of four non-renewable energy resources
Yellow: large producer of three non-renewable energy resources
Orange: large producer of two non-renewable energy resources
Pink: large producer of one non-renewable energy resource
If you point cursor at country or icon on world map, the country's share in the global production of particular non-renewable energy resources becomes visible (only available for largest producers).

What are the sources?

Source: International Energy Agency, World Nuclear Association
Data: 2006

How do I zoom in and out?

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