An integrated future approach for the energy security of Pakistan: Replacement of fossil fuels with syngas for better environment and socio-economic development

An integrated future approach for the energy security of Pakistan: Replacement of fossil fuels with syngas for better environment and socio-economic development

Energy security

Gasification

Syngas

Pakistan

Coal reserves

Socioeconomic development

Energy security necessitates the continuous availability of sufficient supply in different forms at economical prices. Energy security is a priority for states like Pakistan since it is a prerequisite for socioeconomic development. Pakistan's electricity demand is gradually increasing, and the country is being challenged with significant natural gas supply-demand deficit. Thar fossil fuel reserves, mostly coal reserves will play a critical role in meeting energy needs for decades. This study aimed to provide framework for tapping indigenous alternate energy resources to address growing natural gas crisis in Pakistan for sustainable energy security. This study may aid in understanding the value of oil, energy protection, and natural gas scarcity in Pakistan, the impact of gas shortages on energy security, syngas as a natural gas substitute, syngas production through coal gasification technology, coal gasification as a high-performance low-emission solution, and syngas applications for long-term energy security.

111978

156

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

2022

2022-03-01

Kanwal, Saira

Mehran, Muhammad Taqi

Hassan, Muhammad

Anwar, Mustafa

Naqvi, Salman Raza

Khoja, Asif Hussain

Journal Article

1364-0321

10.1016/j.rser.2021.111978

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032121012429