The Future of Petroleum in Lebanon: Energy, Politics and Economic Growth

What is the future of the oil and gas sector in Lebanon? Following the recent discovery of these valuable resources in the southern Mediterranean, this collection of essays addresses the major challenges and opportunities that accompany the country’s hope to join the petroleum club. Addressing the key policy issues – from Lebanon’s susceptibility to the oil curse, to the environmental risks of production – this book brings together expert analysis to offer answers at the institutional level. Combining rigorous quantitative and qualitative research, the Lebanese Centre for Policy Studies has produced an essential book that puts oil in Lebanon – and the important questions that come with it – within a global perspective