47 Scotland

Scotland, with 8.1% of the UK’s population, possesses:

13-38% of the UK’s natural wealth (Note: value varies with oil price).

22% of the UK’s energy generation and 85% of its hydropower.

32% of the UK’s landmass and 62% of its offshore maritime area.

85% of the UK’s oil and gas.

90% of the UK’s total FRESH WATER.

20% of all planned offshore wind power capacity in the EU.

50% of the world’s installed tidal stream capacity is in Scottish waters.