drivstoffavhengige

Drivstoffavhengige is a Norwegian term used to describe actors, sectors, or technologies that rely on fuel for energy or propulsion. The word combines drivstoff (fuel) with avhengige (dependent) and is commonly used in energy, transport, and climate policy discussions. In practice, drivstoffavhengige describes systems whose energy supply is dominated by fuels such as petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, or other fossil fuels, as well as biofuels and synthetic fuels in some contexts. The concept is often used to assess vulnerability to fuel price fluctuations, supply disruptions, and environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions. The term can apply to end users, such as private vehicles and fleets, as well as to infrastructure and supply chains, such as refineries, fuel storage, and distribution networks.

Policy discussions around drivstoffavhengige typically emphasize diversification and resilience: reducing dependence through efficiency improvements, electrification of transport, deployment of hydrogen or synthetic fuels, and the use of renewable energy in heating and power generation. Indicators may include the share of fossil fuels in energy consumption, energy intensity, and the rate of electrification. The term is generally neutral, though its interpretation depends on context; some contexts emphasize sustainability, others focus on economic risk. Limitations include variations in what counts as a "fuel" and differences across sectors in how quickly dependence can be reduced.