Achieving low-carbon development in SADC: Renewable energy and the energy Kuznets curve framework
Available online 20 September 2026
This study examines the validity of the renewable energy-environmental Kuznets curve (REKC) hypothesis in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The REKC framework, which proposes...
Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Renewable Energy Investment as Drivers of Equitable Energy Transitions in Developing Economies: A Panel Data Analysis of 30 Countries (2010-2023)
Available online 17 September 2026
Energy inequality constrains sustainable development in developing economies, where digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly recognized as potential enablers of equitable transitions....
Application Technology for Integrity Evaluation of Underground Gas Storage
Available online 17 September 2026
Wellbore integrity runs through the entire life cycle of oil and gas wells. Effective wellbore barriers prevent uncontrollable leakage of formation fluids, and accurate wellbore integrity evaluation...
Navigating the tension: How global oil/gas giants use ESG disclosure to reconcile economic benefits and legitimacy imperatives
Available online 16 September 2026
Against the background of global energy transformation and strict regulation, oil/gas enterprises are facing an inherent tension between economic benefits and business legitimacy, and ESG disclosure...
Circular economy for electric vehicle batteries: a global review of advancements in technologies, policies, and future research directions
Available online 9 September 2026
The rapid global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is critical for decarbonization but introduces a major challenge: managing end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. This paper presents a global review...
Can EU-27 achieve the decarbonization target in the energy sector? A scenario analysis based on extended STIRPAT model
Available online 8 September 2026
In response to growing global climate concerns, the European Union (EU) has set ambitious goals to achieve a 55% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. However, uncertainties...
A Retrospective and Forward-Looking Overview of Energy Cooperation between China and Central Asia
March 2026
Oil and Gas Industry: 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook
March 2026
In 2025, the global landscape was marked by complexity and transition, with the world economy remaining under pressure. Global energy consumption continued to grow steadily, while the green and low-carbon...
Artificial intelligence in the oil and gas industry: Application scenarios and development trends
December 2025
Driven by both the global energy transition and the imperative for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a core force propelling transformation in the oil...
Environmental management sustainability in the oil and gas industry through circular economy: carbonisation technology pilot assessment
December 2025
A collaborative pilot program was conducted to investigate the ability to reduce oil concentrations and amounts of hazardous waste generated from refinery operations using carbonisation process. The...
Strategic reorientation of russia’s natural gas sector and key considerations for Chinese energy companies developing natural gas business in Russia amid the EU's decoupling from Russian energy
December 2025
The Ukraine crisis has accelerated the EU's decoupling from Russian energy, leading to a sustained decline in its dependence. Russia is thus compelled to urgently open up new export markets and consumption...
From data to value: Mechanisms, pathways, and strategies for AI-driven intelligent transformation in the oil and gas sector
December 2025
Driven by the dual trends of the profound adjustment of the global energy landscape and the rapid development of digital technology, the oil and gas industry is undergoing a profound transformation...
How measurements of methane emissions can drive more effective reduction
December 2025
Methane is the primary component of natural gas. Methane is also a powerful greenhouse gas. Reducing emissions of methane is considered one of the most effective near-term actions to keep the more ambitious...
Shell’s management model and practice for joining international organizations
December 2025
Shell is committed to promoting the sustainable development of the energy industry and the transformation of climate policies worldwide by participating in various international organization activities....
