Energy equity in the transition to low-carbon energy sources: a focus on natural gas and sustainable development in Nigeria

Julius  Omokhudu Irene; Bridget Irene; Chux  Daniels; Regina Frank; Kingsley Obi Omeihe; Mary Kelly

doi:10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251004

Energy equity in the transition to low-carbon energy sources: a focus on natural gas and sustainable development in Nigeria

Julius Omokhudu Irene
, Bridget Irene
, Chux Daniels
, Regina Frank
, Kingsley Obi Omeihe
, Mary Kelly

School of Business and Creative Industries

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This chapter examines the role of natural gas in the global energy transition, particularly within the context of energy equity in fossil fuel-dependent economies. It discusses the challenges of achieving carbon neutrality and highlights the social tensions and energy inequalities exacerbated in the Global South. Drawing on Nigeria as a focal case, we explore the interplay between low-emissions technologies and the just transition framework. Using field data and existing literature, we argue that natural gas offers the flexibility and resilience necessary to balance energy poverty reduction and climate goals. Central to our contribution is the concept of energy equity as a pathway to sustainable development. We conclude with implications for policy and practice and propose strategies for addressing similar challenges across other Global South nations.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice
Subtitle of host publication	Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South
Publisher	Emerald Publishing
Chapter	3
Volume	2
ISBN (Print)	9781837088126
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251004
Publication status	Published - 2025

Publication series

Name	New Frontiers in African Business and Society
Publisher	Emerald Publishing

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 13 Climate Action

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Omokhudu Irene, J., Irene, B., Daniels, C., Frank, R., Omeihe, K. O., & Kelly , M. (2025). Energy equity in the transition to low-carbon energy sources: a focus on natural gas and sustainable development in Nigeria. In The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South (Vol. 2). (New Frontiers in African Business and Society). Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251004

Omokhudu Irene, Julius ; Irene, Bridget ; Daniels, Chux et al. / Energy equity in the transition to low-carbon energy sources : a focus on natural gas and sustainable development in Nigeria. The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South. Vol. 2 Emerald Publishing, 2025. (New Frontiers in African Business and Society).

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Omokhudu Irene, J, Irene, B, Daniels, C, Frank, R, Omeihe, KO & Kelly , M 2025, Energy equity in the transition to low-carbon energy sources: a focus on natural gas and sustainable development in Nigeria. in The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South. vol. 2, New Frontiers in African Business and Society, Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251004

Energy equity in the transition to low-carbon energy sources: a focus on natural gas and sustainable development in Nigeria. / Omokhudu Irene, Julius; Irene, Bridget; Daniels, Chux et al.
The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South. Vol. 2 Emerald Publishing, 2025. (New Frontiers in African Business and Society).

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Omokhudu Irene J, Irene B, Daniels C, Frank R, Omeihe KO, Kelly M. Energy equity in the transition to low-carbon energy sources: a focus on natural gas and sustainable development in Nigeria. In The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South. Vol. 2. Emerald Publishing. 2025. (New Frontiers in African Business and Society). doi: 10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251004

Energy equity in the transition to low-carbon energy sources: a focus on natural gas and sustainable development in Nigeria

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