Scenarios about 'natural gas'
Natural gas is a fossil fuel primarily composed of methane, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals buried underground for millions of years. As a major energy source since the early 20th century, it has played a crucial role in industrial development, electricity generation, and residential heating across many nations. In alternate history scenarios, different patterns of natural gas discovery, extraction technologies, or geopolitical control of reserves could significantly alter energy dependencies, economic development, and international relations.
What If Ashgabat Implemented Different Gas Revenue Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Turkmenistan pursued a resource management model similar to Norway, potentially transforming the isolated Central Asian nation into a regional economic powerhouse with greater political openness.
What If British Columbia Took a Different Approach to Resource Development?
Exploring the alternate timeline where British Columbia prioritized sustainable resource management and Indigenous partnerships from the 1970s onward, fundamentally altering the province's economic development, environmental legacy, and relationship with First Nations.
What If Doha Diversified Beyond Gas Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Qatar implemented comprehensive economic diversification decades before the actual 2030 Vision, fundamentally altering the Gulf state's development trajectory and regional influence.