Die vorliegende Studie widmet sich der wirtschaftlichen Bedeutung der Erdgasbranche in Deutschland. Es zeigt sich, dass die direkte Bedeutung der Branche für Beschäftigung und Wertschöpfung auf gesamtwirtschaftlicher Ebene zwar eher gering ist, die indirekten und die induzierten Effekte...

There has been a widespread displacement of coal by natural gas as space heating and cooking technology in Turkey in the last two decades, triggered by the deployment of natural gas networks. In this paper, we examine the impact of this development on mortality among adults and the elderly. Our...

Introduction: A new era of gas -- The transforming global gas sector -- The politics and commerce of American LNG exports -- Russia and Gazprom: the politics of supply -- Europe: the politics of dependence transformed -- The politics of transit: Ukraine and Belarus -- The politics of isolated...

Introduction -- Onshore oil and gas resource development -- Oil and gas development in the outer continental shelf -- Representing the interests of industry -- Representing the interests of the land -- How institutions matter: oil and gas regulatory regimes -- National energy policies and big...

Introduction -- Energy security : the current approaches of scholarship -- U.S.-Russia energy ties -- U.S.-Azerbaijan energy diplomacy : BTC and beyond -- Russia-Germany energy cooperation -- The Ukraine conflict : a game-changer? -- Conclusions and policy recommendations : away from resource...

Energy law and the sustainable company -- Human rights in binding and non binding law -- Environmental accountability -- Trade and finance issues -- Intangible assets, intellectual property and technology transfer issues -- Corporate governance -- Sustainability through social responsibility --...

This paper analyses a set of new scenarios for energy markets in Europe to evaluate the consistency of economic incentives and climate objectives. It focuses in particular on the role of natural gas across a range of climate policy scenarios (including the Copenhagen Pledges and the EU Roadmap)...

One of the consequences of rapid economic growth and industrialization in the developing world has been deterioration in environmental conditions and air quality. While air pollution is a serious threat to health in most developing countries, environmental regulations are rare and the...

This paper analyses a set of new scenarios for energy markets in Europe to evaluate the consistency of economic incentives and climate objectives. It focuses in particular on the role of natural gas across a range of climate policy scenarios (including the Copenhagen Pledges and the EU Roadmap)...

Gazprom City - ein Bericht über das Leben am anderen Ende der Pipeline. Was verbindet Europa mit einer Großstadt am Polarkreis? Auf den Erdgasfeldern rund um Nowy Urengoi fördert der Konzern Gazprom mehr als die Hälfte des in Russland produzierten Erdgases. Ein erheblicher Teil davon ist...