The GeGaLo index: Geopolitical gains and losses after energy transition

Øverland, Indra; Bazilian, Morgan; uulu, Talgat Ilimbek; Vakulchuk, Roman; Westphal, Kirsten

doi:10.1016/j.esr.2019.100406

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“…However, it has been the research traditions of international relations, international political economy and policy studies that have led the way, rather than geographical political economy. There is, for example, rapidly emerging new work on the geopolitics of energy system transformation that considers the geopolitics of renewables and incumbent fossil fuel producers (and consumers) in the context of growing carbon constraints (Bazilian et al., 2020; Overland et al., 2019; Scholten et al., 2020; Scholten and Bosman, 2016; Vakulchuk et al., 2020). Consequently, research on the political economy of transition has continued for the most part to focus on the national state as the primary spatial unit, via a focus on logics of inter-national competition, collaboration and coordination (but see Kuzemko, 2019).…”

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New energy spaces: Towards a geographical political economy of energy transition

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Gailing

2020

Environ Plan A

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Section: Geographical Political Economy and The Geographies Of Energymentioning

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New energy spaces: Towards a geographical political economy of energy transition

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Gailing

2020

Environ Plan A

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“…Hydrogen vehicles use more platinum than diesel vehicles do for pollution control, but the metal intensity (g Pt/kW) has declined over time and is expected to continue to do so (Månberger and Stenqvist 2018). Some manufacturers claim that, by early 2020, their vehicles' fuel cells will only require the same amount of platinum as is currently used in diesel catalytic converters (Onstad 2019).…”

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“…(Smith Stegen 2015). The geographical distribution of fossil resources differs from the distribution of renewable energy resources and from the minerals used to build renewable energy infrastructure (Månberger and Johansson 2019;Overland et al 2019). As a result, the transition to sustainable energy does not only affect the environment; it also has far-reaching implications for geopolitics and governance (Lee et al 2020).…”

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Reduced Use of Fossil Fuels can Reduce Supply of Critical Resources

Månberger

2021

Biophys Econ Sust

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Previous research has identified that climate change mitigation policies could increase demand for resources perceived as critical, because these are used in many renewable energy technologies. This study assesses how reducing the extraction and use of fossil fuels could affect the supply of (i) elements jointly produced with fossil fuels and (ii) elements jointly produced with a host that is currently mainly used in fossil fuel supply chains. Several critical resources are identified for which supply potential from current sources is likely to decline. Some of these, e.g. germanium and vanadium, have uses in low-carbon energy systems. Renewable energy transitions can thus simultaneously increase demand and reduce supply of critical elements. The problem is greatest for technology groups in which by-products are more difficult to recycle than the host. Photovoltaic cell technology stands out as one such group. Phasing out fossil fuels has the potential to reduce both the supply potential (i.e. primary flow) and recoverable resources (i.e. stock) of materials involved in such technology groups. Further studies could examine possibilities to increase recovery rates, extract jointly produced resources independently of hosts and how the geographical distribution of by-product supply sources might change if fossil fuel extraction is scaled back.

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“…Trade in electricity is also assumed to be more interdependent and reciprocal than trade in oil, which in turn decreases the likelihood of interstate war. Within MENA, Morocco and Jordan are consistently touted as winners in a low carbon world, given their credible potential to produce, consume, and export renewable electricity 20 ; this could render them regional leaders. Despite their declared 100% renewable power target, Lebanon and the State of Palestine are highly unlikely to be in the same league as their regional peers largely due to political dysfunction and other reasons outlined by Obeid in her contribution.…”

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Low Carbon Energy in the Middle East and North Africa: Panacea or Placebo?

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Mills²

2021

International Political Economy Series

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Over the next few decades, favorable economics for low carbon energy sources combined with stagnant oil demand growth will facilitate a shift away from today’s fossil fuel-based energy system. Although the transition will impact all countries, its effects are arguably more profound in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is because MENA countries are major hydrocarbon producers and significant hydrocarbon consumers and because hydrocarbons underwrite the ruling bargain between states, societies, and business. This chapter provides an overview of the two major themes explored throughout this volume. The first explores the role, evolution, interactions, and efficacy of energy stakeholders; the second relates to the geopolitical balance at the bilateral and regional levels during the energy transition. The contention is that politics, more so than economics or environmental pressure, will determine the speed and scope of low carbon energy uptake in MENA. While politics facilitates the transition to a low carbon energy system in some countries, it complicates the pathway for others.

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The GeGaLo index: Geopolitical gains and losses after energy transition

Cited by 74 publications

References 38 publications

New energy spaces: Towards a geographical political economy of energy transition

New energy spaces: Towards a geographical political economy of energy transition

Reduced Use of Fossil Fuels can Reduce Supply of Critical Resources

Low Carbon Energy in the Middle East and North Africa: Panacea or Placebo?

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