A Just Transition

Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix

NJ Ayuk

• Publisher: Made for Success
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9781641467506
• eBook ISBN: 9798212254441
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications
• Index: Technology & Engineering

"The book addresses the many problems with the West's current approach to development in Africa, showing how foreign aid and misguided investments have often prevented African countries from meeting their own needs, and offers concrete suggestions for a viable program of electrification, economic development, and capacity building that will lead to climate-friendly energy production." —Kirkus Reviews

"Mr. Ayuk shows how the oil and gas industry can unleash economic development and prosperity across the continent." —The late OPEC Secretary General, Mohammad Barkindo

In just a few short decades, the many countries of our planet have become interconnected beyond our wildest imaginations. And as our view of the world has expanded, there has been a rise in the demand for cultures and political institutions around the world to "think globally." While thinking globally is often well-meaning, acting globally without consideration for local countries can unintentionally cause harmful results.

In A Just Transition, renowned Cameroonian author and entrepreneur NJ Ayuk reveals how this sobering reality is unfolding as the International Energy Agency's ambitious green energy (IEA) policies have stifled and crippled the energy economies of Africa.

When the IEA set a hard requirement for countries around the world to embrace "green" energy sources, the burgeoning energy economies of Africa watched in horror as funding and business interest in their oil and gas energy projects evaporated.

With a natural abundance of oil and gas resources, Africa has the potential to be a global energy leader. But this transformation cannot happen for African countries through green energy alone. A Just Transition is an insightful exploration into the possibility of a bright future for African countries and the factors that stand in the way of its manifestation.

NJ Ayuk takes listeners on a detailed, expert journey through the following topics:

The reality of energy poverty

The value of natural gas in Africa

How foreign aid actually harms Africa

Embracing new technology

Creating opportunities for women

And much more!

With thoughtful governance, a keen eye for opportunity, and the due consideration of the countries affected by a sweeping legislation, it is possible for countries in Africa to make a transition to renewable energy that is not only just but prosperous for all involved.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface - Remembering a Friend, a Mentor, and One of the African Energy Industry's Greatest Allies
• Chapter 1 - Africa Needs Energy—and More Than One Kind of Energy
• Chapter 2 - More Harm Than Good: How a Rushed Energy Transition Can Hurt Africa
• Chapter 3 - The Realities of Energy Poverty in Africa
• Chapter 4 - Foreign Aid to Africa: It's Time to End This Harmful Cycle
• Chapter 5 - Oil and Gas Discoveries We Can't Ignore
• Chapter 6 - The Vital Importance of Natural Gas
• Chapter 7 - Hydrogen Can Power Tremendous Growth for Africa—If We're Smart About It
• Chapter 8 - Solar Power and Wind: More Work To Be Done
• Chapter 9 - Financing a Just Energy Transition: Our Path to Overcoming Obstacles, Interference, and Unkept Promises
• Chapter 10 - Africa's Oil and Gas Industry Needs Good Governance More Than Ever
• Chapter 11 - Our Governments Must Lay a Path for a Successful Energy Transition
• Chapter 12 - OPEC—Yes, OPEC—Makes Some Great Points About Energy and Climate Concerns
• Chapter 13 - Creating Opportunities for Women Empowers All Africans
• Chapter 14 - The Value of Cooperation Among Oil and Gas Stakeholders and Environmentalists
• Chapter 15 - Using Wisdom From Other Parts of the Globe to Transition Toward Africa's New Energy Mix
• Chapter 16 - Successful African Energy Entrepreneurs
• Chapter 17 - Energy Development Can Help Solve Africa's “Missing Jobs” Problem
• Chapter 18 - Diversifying Energy and Diversifying Economies
• Chapter 19 - AI, Analytics, and Innovation: How Africa Can Make the Leap to New Technologies
• Chapter 20 - Cobalt Blues: Can We Keep the EV Revolution from Exploiting Africa?
• Chapter 21 - Could Namibia Serve as a Template for Energy Transition Success in Africa?
• Concluding Thoughts
• Endnotes