The Future of Liquified Natural Gas in a Decarbonising World

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 geopolitical 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.

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

Author:

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 UCL’s Institute for Sustainable Resources, an MBA from City University London, and a BA from George Washington University.

Keywords: LNG market, energy transition, decarbonisation, natural gas industry, climate policy, Paris Agreement, energy economics, geopolitical energy, sustainable energy, institutional theory

Target Audience: Energy professionals, policymakers, environmental researchers, academics in energy studies, students in environmental science, oil and gas industry executives, sustainability consultants, geopolitical analysts, investors in energy markets, climate change strategists

Genre: Energy policy, environmental studies, economics, geopolitics, sustainability

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Relevant International Organizations:

• International Gas Union (IGU): Represents the global gas industry, covering over 90% of the global gas market. www.igu.org
• International Energy Agency (IEA): Provides authoritative analysis and policy recommendations to ensure energy security and support the transition to clean energy. ​www.iea.org
• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. ​www.irena.org

🔹 Why read this book?
✅ Gain expert insights on LNG’s role in a low-carbon economy
✅ Learn how Japan, the UK, and China are shaping LNG strategies
✅ Understand the geopolitical and economic forces driving change
✅ Stay ahead with data-driven research on the future of gas

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