Energy strategies for the developing world

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Energy Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5625902

Smil, V

An expanded recovery of fossil fuels and large-scale hydroelectric power are recommended for the world's 130 developing countries, where economic development is slowed by the extensive use of biomass and where renewable energy resources will be too costly to develop in the near future. The average peasant in many of these countries uses no modern fuels, relying on a combination of firewood, crop residues, and dung. There is evidence that the drain on locally renewable resources, particularly tropical forests, will be too great if biomass is used to make liquid fuels. Open-cast coal mining, the capture of natural gas rather than flaring it, and development of oil reserves offer better opportunities for these countries to produce the iron and steel products and fertilizers they need, while the industrialized countries make the investment in commercializing renewable energy sources. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5625902
• Journal Information: Energy Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Int.; (United States) Vol. 16:12; ISSN ENEIB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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