• Country

        Nigeria

        Nigeria is the largest economy and the richest oil resource centre of the African continent. The country also remains the largest gas consumer and producer of West Africa. Notable power sector reforms are underway in Nigeria, including plans for electrification.

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        • Contributor

        Daniel Crow

        Energy Modeller - World Energy Outlook.

        • Country

        Albania

        Albania’s Ministry of Energy recently launched an auction round for the construction of the country’s first large-scale solar plant. The country also has a National Strategy of Energy, which aims to develop an effective energy sector that guarantees security of energy supply and efficient use of energy.

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        • Country

        Lebanon

        The government of Lebanon launched the "National Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Action" in 2010 a mechanism dedicated to the financing of green energy projects in the country. Private sector entities can apply for subsidised loans for any type of environmentally friendly projects.

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        • Energy system

        Rail

        Country and regional highlights
        Europe targets modernisation of the rail network and India rapid electrification, while China is expanding its network with a focus on high-speed rail
        CO2 emissions
        Rail is the least emissions-intensive mode of passenger transport – its expansion will help reduce overall emissions
        Energy
        Expansion of electric trains continues rapidly in the NZE Scenario, particularly to replace diesel-powered freight trains
        Activity
        Innovation
        Policy
        Acknowledgements

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        • Energy system

        Behavioural Changes

        Country and regional highlights
        Governments have supported or mandated behavioural changes in buildings and on roads
        CO2 emissions
        Behavioural changes can quickly reduce CO2 emissions
        Activity
        Growth in activity is inevitable as economies develop and populations increase, but behavioural changes can help to offset these increases
        Policy
        Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis have increased the salience of behavioural changes

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        • Contributor

        Wataru Matsumura

        Former Senior World Energy Outlook Analyst.

        • Country

        Qatar

        Qatar is a major producer and exporter of natural gas, oil and oil products. Its domestic oil and gas productions entirely cover the country’s energy needs.

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        • Country

        Zambia

        Coal production is set to increase in Zambia, but exports remain limited to trade with neighbouring countries. The country has recently made good progress regarding electrification rates through a large push for mini-grid and off-grid solutions in rural areas.

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        • Country

        Dominican Republic

        Dominican Republic has adopted a law on incentives for the development of renewable energy sources, which aims to increase the diversity of energy sources, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and stimulate investment in renewable energy.

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