Energy options and policy issues in developing countries. Working paper

Technical Report ·

OSTI ID:5515002

Fallen-Bailey, D G; Byer, T A

This paper reviews the energy resources of developing countries, with particular emphasis on those which import oil. It discusses the nature of these resources, the cost of developing them and the policy issues raised in doing so. The need for and implementation of national energy planning, energy demand management, conservation and pricing policy are described. Energy development strategies for countries in energy surplus, energy balance and energy deficit are discussed, as are problems related to petroleum refining and energy use in the transport sector. Issues related to power generation and fuel substitution and the relevant costs are reviewed. (Copyright (c) 1979 by The World Bank.)

• Research Organization: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5515002
• Report Number(s): PB-83-247833; WP-350
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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