Sustainability Management in the Oil and Gas Industry: Emerging and Developing Country Perspectives

The oil and gas industry is a complex sector with significant reach, providing energy needs and economic growth for emerging markets and developing countries. This book examines the challenges and opportunities in the industry, including management and sustainability practices, environmental impact, and the future of the sector. It is a useful resource for students, scholars, and researchers in operations, marketing, procurement, supply chain management, project management, health and safety management, environmental economics, natural resource economics, development finance, and development studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The oil and gas industry is a multifaceted and intricate sector that plays a pivotal role in meeting the global economy's energy demands while also yielding significant security, environmental, and developmental implications. In particular, this industry holds immense importance for the economic growth of emerging markets and developing countries. Moreover, the finite lifespan of oil and gas resources coupled with the associated high health and safety risks and substantial environmental costs necessitate meticulous management and sustainable practices to ensure optimal extraction and utilization.

This comprehensive book delves into the challenges and opportunities within the oil and gas industry, particularly in the context of emerging markets and developing economies. It offers a comprehensive coverage of the management and sustainability practices employed in the sector, as well as the environmental impact and sustainability of resources. The book also explores the various businesses operating within the sector across the entire value chain. It addresses the current discourse on topics such as the Sustainable Development Goals, the Green Economy, the Paris Agreement, and the Glasgow Climate Pact, and concludes with a chapter on the future of the oil and gas industry.

The discussions around energy and energy transitions continue to gain momentum, and this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the industry. It introduces readers to the concepts and formal models of analysis used in the oil and gas sector and serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and researchers in operations, marketing, procurement and supply chain management, project management, health and safety management, environmental economics, natural resource economics, development finance, and development studies. Researchers and practitioners working in these fields will greatly benefit from the insights and knowledge presented in this book.

Weight: 750g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032314617