Kes McCormick
Senior lecturer
Breaking Dependence on Oil in Sweden: Exploring the Implications for Biofuels
Author
Summary, in English
In the light of oil security concerns, the threat of climate change, and a desire to leverage competitive advantage for Sweden and its industries, the Swedish Government has announced a new policy target – the creation of the conditions necessary to break Sweden’s dependence on oil and fossil fuels by 2020. Notably, the Swedish Government stresses national opportunities and highlights two aspects in this regard. The first being the creation of general advantages for an economy substantially divorced from oil market fluctuations. The second being the aspiration to foster an industry sector hosting successful actors in export markets for alternative energy solutions, particularly biofuels and bioenergy (at times referred to as Sweden’s green gold). Additionally, there is an explicit interest to leverage the comparative advantage offered by Sweden’s forests and vibrant forestry sector.
Department/s
- The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics
Publishing year
2006
Language
English
Pages
127-128
Publication/Series
Energy for Sustainable Development
Volume
10
Issue
2
Links
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
IEI
Topic
- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
Keywords
- Bioenergy
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 0973-0826