<mets:mets LABEL="Eprints Item" OBJID="eprint_20502" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/METS/ http://www.loc.gov/standards/mets/mets.xsd http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-3.xsd" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:mets="http://www.loc.gov/METS/"><mets:metsHdr CREATEDATE="2026-04-08T15:55:05Z"><mets:agent TYPE="ORGANIZATION" ROLE="CUSTODIAN"><mets:name>UTP Scholars</mets:name></mets:agent></mets:metsHdr><mets:dmdSec ID="DMD_eprint_20502_mods"><mets:mdWrap MDTYPE="MODS"><mets:xmlData><mods:titleInfo><mods:title>Natural Gas Pricing Mechanism for Emerging Markets</mods:title></mods:titleInfo><mods:name type="personal"><mods:namePart type="given">Ozavize Freida</mods:namePart><mods:namePart type="family">Ayodele</mods:namePart><mods:role><mods:roleTerm type="text">author</mods:roleTerm></mods:role></mods:name><mods:abstract>Natural gas is becoming a crucial energy source worldwide, especially in developing economies that are transitioning towards cleaner and more effective energy systems. Nevertheless, implementing suitable pricing structures poses distinctive difficulties in these circumstances. The price of natural gas is a crucial factor for emerging nations seeking to establish strong energy sectors while assuring both economic growth and energy security. This chapter explores the fundamental components of natural gas pricing systems designed for developing markets, with a specific focus on the difficulties, tactics, and important factors involved. In addition, the main elements of natural gas pricing mechanisms, with a focus on market dynamics, supply–demand fundamentals, transportation costs, and regulatory frameworks were highlighted. The significance of market liberalization and deregulation in promoting transparent and competitive pricing regimes will be emphasized. To promote sustainable energy development and economic progress in emerging nations, policymakers and industry players may effectively negotiate the intricacies of natural gas pricing by comprehending these dynamics. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.</mods:abstract><mods:originInfo><mods:dateIssued encoding="iso8601">2024</mods:dateIssued></mods:originInfo><mods:originInfo><mods:publisher>Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH</mods:publisher></mods:originInfo><mods:genre>Article</mods:genre></mets:xmlData></mets:mdWrap></mets:dmdSec><mets:amdSec ID="TMD_eprint_20502"><mets:rightsMD ID="rights_eprint_20502_mods"><mets:mdWrap MDTYPE="MODS"><mets:xmlData><mods:useAndReproduction>
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