This book analyses the role of liquified natural gas in a decarbonising world, and presents the most significant energy transition options and implications for the liquified natural gas industry.
Major investments and developments in technology have been made in recent years in an attempt to meet global demand, but energy systems require radical new pathways to meet climate goals in line with the Paris Agreement. This book explores the role of liquified natural gas in the context of the global energy transition, arguing that liquified natural gas has a role to play in terms of resources, the gas market, energy transition dynamics/regime status, and geo-political powers. Using a bespoke meta-framework grounded in institutional theory and case studies, the book examines how institutional, political, and resource characteristics affect liquified natural gas use. The book also explores implications for liquified natural gas exporters in the context of the energy transition and analyses the characteristics of liquified natural gas compared with pipeline gas. The multiple case study approach examines the role of natural gas in Japan, the UK, and China, three countries in different stages of the energy transition, to determine potential pathways for exporters. Utilising a multi-method procedure for data collection, including data analysis, in-depth interviews, and direct observations, the book concludes with findings on the potential role of liquified natural gas in various future stages of the energy transition.
Written by an industry expert, this book will be of value to students, researchers and academics interested in energy studies, decarbonisation studies and environmental studies more broadly.
This book analyses the role of liquified natural gas in a decarbonising world, and presents the most significant energy transition options and implications for the liquified natural gas industry.
Table of Contents
List of figures
List of tables
List of abbreviations
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: A framework for comprehensive LNG analysis
Chapter 3: United Kingdom
Chapter 4: Japan
Chapter 5: China
Chapter 6: The LNG industry in the future
Chapter 7: Conclusion
Index
Omran Al-Kuwari is an international executive with over twenty five years of experience in various industries including clean energy, hydrocarbons, education and R&D, in both the private and public sector. Omran worked in various roles in Qatargas, ExxonMobil, GreenGulf, and in Qatar Foundation in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Omran sits on several energy and technology related boards, and regularly writes and speaks on topics related to the energy transition, sustainability, climate change, entrepreneurship, energy economics and renewable energy. Omran holds a PhD from UCLs Institute for Sustainable Resources, an MBA from City University London, and a BA from George Washington University.
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