A Global Map of Electricity and Gas Distribution Network Companies

Michael Pollitt, Daniel Duma, Andrei Covatariu and Paul Nillesen

Cambridge Working Papers in Economics from Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge

Abstract: As we contemplate the role of distribution networks in advancing the energy transition, this paper seeks to present a global map of energy distribution system operators (DSOs). We do this to illustrate the variation in power and gas distribution sector utilities across the world. We analyse information on 194 electricity and 75 gas utilities in capital cities in 194 countries. The paper compares information on size, ownership, degree of integration, performance, information availability and innovation. We find a large degree of variation across the world with significant differences between continents and economic groupings. Overall, the paper highlights the significant challenges facing many distribution utilities in promoting the energy transition, given their very different – and often inauspicious - starting points.

Keywords: Distribution System Operators; Gas; Electricity; Energy Transition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L94 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-06-27
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