International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Natural Gas and Energy Transition Goals: A Comparative Policy Analysis
Published January 17, 2026 • Vol. 9, Issue 12, pp. 3894–3899Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200305
Abstract
This study assesses natural gas as a transitional fuel in the U.S., Norway, and Nigeria, comparing developed and emerging contexts. Using a policy coding framework, it evaluates regulatory strength, fiscal incentives, institutional effectiveness, and environmental performance. Results reveal governance disparities: the U.S. and Norway exhibit high efficiency and strong environmental controls, while Nigeria’s reforms face infrastructural and institutional constraints. Findings highlight that effective energy transition relies on robust regulation, enforcement, and integrated policy.
Keywords: energy transition, natural gas, policy analysis, methane reduction, gas flaring, Nigeria, Norway, United States.
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6186 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 9, Issue 12 |
| Pages | 3894–3899 |
| Publication date | January 17, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200305 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Toma Ibrahim Musa, Archibong David Okon, Umar Faruq BELLO, & Joachim Msenwse Apeh (2026). Natural Gas and Energy Transition Goals: A Comparative Policy Analysis. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(12), 3894-3899. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200305
BibTeX
@article{Toma2026,
title = {Natural Gas and Energy Transition Goals: A Comparative Policy Analysis},
author = {Toma Ibrahim Musa and Archibong David Okon and Umar Faruq BELLO and Joachim Msenwse Apeh},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {3894--3899},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91200305},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}