Analyzing the Role of Natural Gas in India’s Energy Transition

Abstract

Through, the dissertation the researcher has attempted to acquire a better understanding of the interlinkages between energy, the economy and the environment. The study investigates the potential role that natural gas might play in India's mix of energy sources from the perspectives of competitive economic viability and the potential influence that using natural gas could have on emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2). The focus is on the electric power industry because it not only accounts for a significant portion of total gas consumption but also holds the lion's share of India's energy resources. Additionally, attempts to project future energy share of natural gas in India's primary energy mix have been made using energy demand modelling techniques.