Petroleum Funds as Instruments of Energy Policy and Economic Diversification: A Cross-Country Integrative Review

Teodoro Marcos Mota (), Adityawarman Adityawarman (), Tutuka Ariadji (), Marcelino Freitas Naikosou (), Mario Viana Guterres (), Nabil Visi Samawi (), Miftah Hidayat (), Utjok W. R. Siagian (), Retno Gumilang Dewi () and Estanislau de Sousa Saldanha ()
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Teodoro Marcos Mota: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia; & Energy Economics Laboratory, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, ITB, Indonesia
Adityawarman Adityawarman: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia; & Energy Economics Laboratory, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, ITB, Indonesia
Tutuka Ariadji: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia
Marcelino Freitas Naikosou: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia; & Energy Economics Laboratory, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, ITB, Indonesia
Mario Viana Guterres: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia; & Energy Economics Laboratory, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, ITB, Indonesia
Nabil Visi Samawi: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia; & Energy Economics Laboratory, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, ITB, Indonesia
Miftah Hidayat: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia
Utjok W. R. Siagian: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia; & Center for Research on Energy Policy, ITB, Indonesia
Retno Gumilang Dewi: Center for Research on Energy Policy, ITB, Indonesia; & Faculty of Industrial Technology, ITB, Indonesia
Estanislau de Sousa Saldanha: Graduate School, MBA Program, Dili Institute of Technology (DIT), Timor-Leste, Indonesia

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 554-565

Abstract: This study offers an integrative literature analysis on petroleum funds in 17 resource-rich nations, including governance frameworks, investment strategies, disbursement processes, and project financing decisions. Petroleum funds are crucial tools for sustaining oil-dependent economies, maintaining intergenerational justice, and promoting economic diversification. The research identifies considerable variations in fund efficacy, which are caused by variances in legislative structures, fiscal norms, transparency, and alignment with national development goals. Best practices can be seen in nations such as Norway and Timor-Leste, where rule-based governance and sustainability frameworks are promoted. In contrast, Nigeria, Libya, and Angola confront issues due to political meddling and lax institutional governance. The report also looks at developing trends including the incorporation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and the strategic role of sovereign wealth funds in managing energy transitions. The findings show that, while no uniform model exists, open governance, sustainable fiscal policies, and strategic investment alignment improve petroleum fund performance. This study provides policymakers with significant insights on how to maximize petroleum fund management in the face of global economic volatility and altering energy landscapes.

Keywords: Petroleum Fund; Governance; Investment Strategy; Economic Diversification (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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