Search Climate Insights Directory

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy of South Africa provides written reasons for a Ministerial Determination regarding the procurement of new generation capacity. The determination aims to ensure energy security and address load shedding by procuring capacity from renewables, storage, gas, and coal, aligned with the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2019).

This document is an appeal filed on 17 January 2022 by Anchor Energy LNG Pty Ltd and Nseleni Power Corporation Pty Ltd against the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's (DFFE) decision to refuse environmental authorisations for the Nseleni Independent Floating Power Plant (NIFPP) and an associated LNG receiving and storage facility at the Port of Richards Bay.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative argues that natural gas is not a viable transition fuel due to significant methane leakage across its supply chain, which makes its climate impact comparable to coal. It highlights Japan's vulnerability due to its high reliance on LNG imports and proposes several policy measures to accelerate decarbonization.

This fact sheet from the Climate Policy Initiative outlines the financial risks and opportunities for China, the European Union, India, and the United States in transitioning to a low-carbon economy based on an IEA two-degree scenario.

This policy brief by Energy Innovation evaluates the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of natural gas versus coal power plants, concluding that while natural gas can reduce emissions compared to coal over a 100-year period, it is not a sufficient solution for climate change and can be counterproductive if methane leaks are high or if it displaces renewable energy.

A position statement by Friends of the Earth Africa ahead of COP27, opposing the expansion of natural gas exploitation in Africa and advocating for a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050.

A position paper by Friends of the Earth Africa released ahead of COP27, arguing against gas exploitation in Africa and advocating for a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050.

The 'Step Off the Gas' report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes international public finance for natural gas expansion in the Global South, arguing that such funding locks countries into high-carbon pathways despite the availability of cheaper renewable alternatives.

This case study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines Argentina's efforts to reduce fossil fuel production subsidies, specifically focusing on the phase-out of oil production incentives while maintaining support for unconventional gas development in the Vaca Muerta field.

A community guide published by Natural Justice in January 2026 regarding Motuoane Energy (Pty) Ltd's application to convert a portion of its existing Exploration Right (ER315) into a Production Right (PR) for helium and methane gas extraction in the Free State province of South Africa.

This RMI fact sheet argues that renewables and battery storage are now more effective than natural gas for supporting economic development and energy access in the Global South, offering superior reliability, deployment speed, and cost-effectiveness while avoiding the long-term financial and security risks associated with gas infrastructure.

This policy brief examines the transition from natural gas to electricity in Colombia's residential sector. Using a simulation model, it finds that while gas currently dominates cooking and heating, a shift toward electrification is necessary due to declining reserves. The report highlights that total electrification is more cost-effective than a mixed transition, potentially saving up to 20 trillion pesos, and significantly reducing CO2 emissions. However, adoption is hindered by high initial equipment costs and cultural inertia, suggesting a need for public policies such as equipment substitution programs and local value chain strengthening.

This policy brief presents a simulation model of the Colombian vehicle fleet from 2025 to 2050, analyzing the transition of compressed natural gas (GNV) in the transport sector. The analysis finds that without explicit exit policies, GNV consumption will persist at significant levels despite a general trend toward electrification, particularly within the traditional bus segment.

This report by LBH Bali, Trend Asia, and 350 Indonesia argues that the expansion of gas-based power infrastructure in Bali contradicts the province's clean energy goals and exacerbates the climate crisis. It details the environmental, health, and social risks associated with gas projects, highlighting a lack of meaningful public participation and the potential for structural dependency on fossil fuels. The authors advocate for a transition to Bali's significant renewable energy potential to achieve energy independence and mitigate climate impacts.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute evaluates methods for reducing upstream fugitive methane emissions in the U.S. natural gas sector, arguing that reducing leakage rates to below 1 percent of total production would make natural gas's climate impact lower than that of coal or diesel.

This World Resources Institute fact sheet analyzes potential carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction strategies for the power sector in Arkansas, evaluating how existing infrastructure and clean energy policies could meet future EPA standards.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the management of extractive industry revenues by subnational governments (SNGs) in Peru, specifically focusing on the Camisea natural gas project. It argues that international financial institutions (IFIs) and the Peruvian government failed to build sufficient SNG capacity before large revenue transfers began, leading to weak strategic planning and limited public accountability. The report recommends that IFIs withhold support for extractive projects until governance conditions are sufficient and provide targeted support for SNG capacity building in strategic planning and transparency.

A World Resources Institute (WRI) fact sheet analyzing how Michigan can utilize existing state policies and infrastructure to reduce power sector CO2 emissions and meet future U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

This World Resources Institute fact sheet analyzes how Wisconsin can utilize existing policies and infrastructure to reduce power plant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, finding that the state could reduce emissions by 43 percent below 2011 levels by 2020.

This testimony by Sarah Forbes of the World Resources Institute, delivered to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, examines the early development of China's shale gas industry, the role of U.S.-China partnerships, and the resulting impacts on global energy security and the environment.