Natural gas: the construction of a new civilization

Authors

  • Edmilson Moutinho dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Eletrotécnica e Energia
  • Murilo Tadeu Werneck Fagá Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Eletrotécnica e Energia
  • Clara Bonomi Barufi Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Eletrotécnica e Energia
  • Paul Louis Poulallion Sinergia

Keywords:

Energy mix, Natural gas, Combustible gases, Gas Civilization

Abstract

This work discusses the role of natural gas in Brazil and in the world, suggesting that the humanity is building up a kind of Gas Civilization. The text starts with a brief panorama of the international energy reality comparing several scenarios proposed by recognized institutions, and which try to describe possibilities for the future of energy in the planet. Such comparative analysis allows identifying the growing consumption of natural gas as a strong energy trend for the next 20 to 50 years. Then, the concept of Gas Civilization is introduced, presenting some elements justifying it. Following, the article offers a Brazilian perspective of the problem, starting from the historical antecedents of the gas industry in Brazil, and developing a critical vision regarding the future role of the combustible gases in the Brazilian energy mix.

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Published

2007-04-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 59 (2007)

Section

Energy Dossier

License

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How to Cite

Santos, E. M. dos, Fagá, M. T. W., Barufi, C. B., & Poulallion, P. L. (2007). Natural gas: the construction of a new civilization . Estudos Avançados, 21(59), 67-90. https://revistas.usp.br/eav/article/view/10207