GX & Decarbonization Research

Mario Abelardo Aguirre-Orozco, Lizeth Portillo-García, Martin Alejandro Salinas-Pérez +1

This study designs and evaluates an automated biogas combustion system for methane emission reduction at a landfill in Mexico. The system achieves stable combustion, is technically feasible and low-cost, with high potential for application …

John Carter

This framework proposes a systematic, asset-preserving transition for hydrocarbon companies to convert existing pipelines, wells, and storage facilities into clean energy networks via four parallel tracks: geothermal conversion, hydrogen/bi…

Diana L. Ovalle-Flores, Rafael Peña Gallardo

This study evaluates the circularity of ten distributed generation technologies in Mexico using the Material Circularity Index (MCI). Biogas and hydro score highest (0.36), while wind (0.15) and solar PV (0.30) are constrained by composites…

Usman Khan Jadoon, Pullah Bhatnagar, Daniel Florez-Orrego +3

This study evaluates an electrified biomass-to-methanol pathway integrated with carbon utilization and renewable energy. Process simulations for four configurations using Aspen Plus show that solar integration improves carbon efficiency up …

John Carter

This framework presents a systematic, asset-preserving transition pathway for existing hydrocarbon infrastructure, covering four parallel tracks: closed-loop geothermal conversion of aging wells, pipeline upgrade for hydrogen and biogas, st…

Laurence L. Delina, Johanne Rei R. Castro, Yuet Sang Marie Tung

This chapter explores the use of AI, including a generative AI chatbot, to facilitate just energy transitions for vulnerable communities. It proposes strategies grounded in energy justice, reliable datasets, and participatory decision-makin…

Constantinos Katrakylidis, Dimitrios Dimitriadis

Using panel data from 108 countries (1990-2022), this study finds no global convergence in renewable energy consumption, but identifies four distinct convergence clubs. Income and governance quality increase the probability of being in high…

Ashish Kumar, Jeng Shiun Lim, Vijay Rathee +2

This study analyzes factors influencing EV purchase intention in India using the PESTEL model. A survey of 513 participants found that political, technological, environmental, and legal factors strongly influence adoption, while economic an…

Omoniyi OE

This paper analyzes the impact of the global clean energy transition on oil-dependent economies like Nigeria. It highlights risks of reduced investment and fiscal revenue, and emphasizes the need for economic diversification to non-oil sect…

Jonathan Edward Davies, Suraj Pratap Singh Bhati, Hussein Wario +2

The green transition, as a global response to climate and biodiversity crises, creates demand for land for renewable energy and carbon sequestration. Rangelands attract investors due to their extent and potential, but many projects alienate…

Bohan Zhu, Songkai Wu, Jianliang Wang +1

This study uses an integrated LEAP-MESSAGE framework to assess China's natural gas demand pathways under different NDC scenarios. It finds that stronger 2035 climate constraints accelerate the transition away from natural gas, with peak dem…

Isaac T. Okurut, David Abigaba, Catherine Mulinde +4

Assesses the effect of agroforestry shading on Robusta coffee suitability under climate change in Uganda. Models how shading modifies temperature and moisture conditions, indicating potential adaptation benefits for coffee production.

G. Sathya, V K Sudha, Muthukumar Murugesan +2

This review comprehensively examines recent innovations in solar technology for sustainable energy transitions, covering efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and deployment challenges.

Rich Ryan, Nyakundi Michieka

This paper analyzes the impact of the energy transition on employment and input-output linkages in California's top oil-producing region. It quantitatively assesses spillover effects on the regional economy and examines labor market changes…

Xavier Martínez-Barbero, Ana Pastor-Merino, Josep Domenech

This paper presents a nationwide dataset of 104,553 Spanish firms, using LLMs to extract energy transition practices (efficiency, decarbonization, renewables) from corporate websites. Aggregated at province, sector, and size levels for 2023…

Mengxi Xie

This dissertation combines machine learning (NLP) with econometrics to empirically analyze environmental policies. The first three studies examine the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) via meta-analysis, US equity market reacti…

Bimbo Ogunbanjo

This study analyzes the political dynamics linking water, energy, climate change, and ozone depletion. It contrasts successful ozone agreements with stalled climate action, emphasizing domestic-international political interconnections.

Ofira Ayalon, Miriam Lev-On, Daniel Madar +2

This paper reviews global CCS technologies and compares their maturity, efficiency, and cost. Focusing on Israel's natural gas-based fuel substitutes, it quantifies CO2 capture potential and costs for methanol, GTL, and NGCC power plants. F…

Bing Xiao, Sophie Nivoix

This paper examines the political economy of small affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in the energy transition of Central and Eastern Europe. It analyzes how policy, economic factors, and social acceptance influence EV adoption, identifying…

William Sepvano The

This study analyzes the structural anomaly in Indonesia's energy transition where green FDI declines sharply while domestic investment surges, attributing it to rigid environmental permitting, monopolistic procurement contracts, and local c…