When logics collide: Uncovering the multiple gas exportation and importation transitions in

Shaun Smith; Joshua Daniel Kirshner

doi:10.1080/13562576.2024.2325341

When logics collide: Uncovering the multiple gas exportation and importation transitions in

Shaun Smith^*, Joshua Daniel Kirshner

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Environment and Geography

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Abstract

This study examines the contrasting dynamics of gas exportation and importation in Mozambique, challenging prevailing research that predominantly concentrates on energy export. While Mozambique's gas policy prioritizes exports, neglecting domestic processing and infrastructure development, increasing demand for LPG signals a shift. This transition reveals divergent governance logics, with exportation centralizing revenue, reinforcing state power, and raising concerns about citizen benefits. In contrast, importation governance, driven by fuel subsidies, emphasizes attempts to manage social unrest and balance economic incentives. This analysis exposes contradictions in Mozambique's energy development and challenges prevailing notions of energy governance in African states.

Original language	English
Number of pages	22
Journal	Space and Polity
Early online date	3 Mar 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13562576.2024.2325341
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 3 Mar 2024

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Natural gas
governance
infrastructure
Mozambique

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GCRF: Sustainable Energy Access in Mozambique: Socio-political factors in conflict-laden urban areas
Kirshner, J. D. (Principal investigator)
THE BRITISH ACADEMY
1/12/16 → 31/12/18
Project: Research project (funded) › Research

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