Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2012
Document Number
Working Paper 2012-07
Abstract
Energy rich regions (ERRs) play an important role in the world economy. A knowledge base of energy rich economies on a regional level provides a useful tool for comparative research of sustainable development in ERRs with an interdisciplinary perspective. The purpose of this knowledge base is to present a foundation for understanding the attributes and development processes of various ERRs and the collective role they play in the world’s energy, environment, and development debate. The construction of the ERR knowledge base is described, including the steps and data sources, structure, and process. Using two databases on oil and gas giant fields and megaprojects, this article demonstrates preliminary observations and illustrations about the nature and characteristics of ERRs. This research will assist in formulating and addressing interesting questions for future qualitative and quantitative studies.
Digital Commons Citation
Ghadimi, Hodjat and Bird, Davina, "A Knowledge Base for the World's Energy Rich Regions" (2012). Regional Research Institute Working Papers. 8.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/rri_pubs/8