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The systemic impact of a transition fuel: Does natural gas help or hinder the energy transition?

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  • Gürsan, C.
  • de Gooyert, V.

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In the Paris Agreement, many nations set ambitious global goals to stabilize and reduce carbon emissions to mitigate climate change. A large share of these emissions is caused by electricity production. Scientists have been debating the viability of using natural gas as a transition fuel while renewable energies mature technologically and economically. Although natural gas might help the energy transition by reducing emissions compared to coal, there are other long-term implications of investing in natural gas which can work against reaching climate goals. One concern is that investments in natural gas might crowd out investments in renewable alternatives.

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  • Gürsan, C. & de Gooyert, V., 2021. "The systemic impact of a transition fuel: Does natural gas help or hinder the energy transition?," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 138(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:138:y:2021:i:c:s1364032120308364
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2020.110552
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