An Unclear Future for Iranian Energy Transition in Light of the Re-imposition of Sanctions
Article from: OGEL 1 (2019), in Middle East, Buy Back Contracts
Abstract
(Addendum 11/02/2019) Moving toward energy transition for an oil and gas rich country such as Iran could be a great advancement for the global energy transition and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction. Despite the international and national commitments of Iran to reduce GHG emissions and increase the share of renewables in its energy mix, the re-imposition of sanctions following the withdrawal of the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), have hindered the successful achievement of such targets. This paper examines the main impediments derived from these ...