Abstract

The global energy system is experiencing a transformation. An analysis of the dynamics of global energy production and consumption indicates that a paradigm shift is occurring toward more reliable and sustainable energy sources with the dominance of natural gas. Even though the reserves-to-production ratio for hydrocarbons is declining, it is natural gas that can ensure the sustainable development of the energy system to meet the growing energy needs of humankind. Natural gas can also significantly reduce the environmental burden. In the medium term, it will be the main source of energy along a gradual transition to renewable energy. Natural gas can serve as a transition fuel within a broader deployment of hybrid energy technologies. Hybridization—the generation of energy using both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources—is one of the most promising areas of energy system development, contributing to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In our opinion, hybridization based on natural gas is a “bridge to the future” for the world energy system.

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Title
Sustainable transformation of the global energy system: Natural gas in focus
Author
Bessel, V V 1 ; Koshelev, V N 2 ; Kutcherov, V G 3 ; Lopatin, A S 2 ; Morgunova, M O 4 

 Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 65 Leninsky Prospekt, 119991 Moscow, Russia; NewTech Services LLC, 31G Shabolovka Str., 115162 Moscow, Russia 
 Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 65 Leninsky Prospekt, 119991 Moscow, Russia 
 Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 65 Leninsky Prospekt, 119991 Moscow, Russia; KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden 
 KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden 
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Jan 2020
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17551307
e-ISSN
17551315
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2554790462
Copyright
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