1. Spain: Can we give up any of the primary energy sources? Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca Vice-President of the European Parliament Member of the Industry, Energy & Research Committee

2. Overview  Around 80% of the energy the EU consumes is from fossil fuels  dependence on imported oil and gas could rise to 70% by 2030  high price for our geo-political independence  combination of a more efficient energy use, the development of alternative sources, and an increasingly diversified energy mix, including nuclear

3. Spain’s primary energy consumption in 2004 (%) Source: Spanish Government

4. Spain’s primary energy production in 2004 (%) Source: Spanish Government

5. Spain’s dependence on imports in 2003 & 2004 Source: Spanish Government

6. Nuclear power  May be the most environmentally friendly way to generate large amounts of electricity  From the life-cycle perspective nuclear power plants’ GHG releases are equivalent or inferior to the ones of most wind power stations  Nuclear power contributes today to saving around 700 million tonnes of CO2 emissions a year  Need of a balanced and free of prejudice debate

7. Renewable sources  Ambitious switch to wind (particularly offshore wind), biomass, hydro and solar power and bio-fuels from organic matter  20% of electricity supply by 2020  Members States are still far from reaching these goals and many of these sources are yet to become really competitive

8. Coal  New technologies to make a cleaner use of fossil fuels  Carbon Sequestration  Clean Coal technology  Resuscitate European coal sector

9. Conclusion  50% of energy production from secure, low-carbon sources within 20 years  increase our efforts in ensuring security of supply, while boosting competitiveness and respecting the environment  develop a Common Energy Policy to speak with a single voice representing 450 million consumers