Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on energy security and utilizing local raw materials. The speaker questions the government’s plan for a gas power plant, stressing concerns over the instability of external supply (specifically, shipments and purchasing). They strongly advocate for investing in maintaining oil shale energy production capacity for "black days."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of energy production and security, addressing the capacity for raw material supply to the gas power plant and the role of oil shale. They refer to specific security risks, such as the sabotage of cables and impediments to maritime traffic, emphasizing the necessity of local production.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is cautious and concerned, focusing on security risks and uncertainty. Direct questions are posed to the minister, and challenges are presented, such as requesting an assessment of the gas supply capacity "on a ten-point scale."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government's energy policy, especially the plan to construct a gas power plant, which is deemed too risky and dependent on external supply. The criticism is rooted in policy and security concerns, stressing the need for independent supply reliability.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national energy security and the utilization of local raw materials on a national scale, emphasizing Estonia's capability for domestic gas production. Specific regions or local projects are not highlighted, even though Estonian local raw material is the topic.
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Economic Views
Supports strategic investment in existing domestic energy production (oil shale) to ensure national self-sufficiency and avoid reliance on unstable international supply chains. Prioritizes long-term security over short-term imports.
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Social Issues
Data is scarce.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is centered on scrutinizing energy policy linked to the government's strategic plans (the Recovery and Resilience Plan). The speaker's priority is ensuring the retention of oil shale energy capacity through targeted investments.
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