An estimate of the dependency on Russia for energy imports, by main fuel type, in 2005, is shown in the table.
Fuel Thousand tonnes of fuel imported from Russia Percentage of fuel imports originating from Russia Coal and other solid fuels 17,646 39 Crude oil and oil products 12,459 15 Source: HM Revenue and Customs
It is not possible to identify the country of origin of natural gas molecules imported to the UK via the Bacton to Zeebrugge interconnector. No electricity was imported from Russia.
In total, 18 per cent. of all energy imported to the UK in 2005 is known to have originated in Russia, which equates to 10 per cent. of primary UK energy demand.