Open AccessSustainable transformation of the global energy system: Natural gas in focus
Author(s) -
V.V. Bessel,
В. Н. Кошелев,
Vladimir Kutcherov,
А.С. Лопатин,
Maria Morgunova
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/408/1/012001
Subject(s) - renewable energy , natural gas , energy development , fossil fuel , greenhouse gas , environmental impact of the energy industry , environmental science , energy engineering , energy transition , energy source , natural resource economics , sustainable development , energy consumption , primary energy , energy policy , waste management , engineering , ecology , economics , medicine , alternative medicine , panacea (medicine) , pathology , biology , electrical engineering
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.