Unveiling the impact of natural energy resources depletion on energy industry productivity in top 10 economies: Moderating role of FinTech

Wasi Ul Hassan Shah, Muddassar Sarfraz and Rizwana Yasmeen

Energy, 2025, vol. 315, issue C

Abstract: This study explores the impact of natural energy resource depletion on energy industry productivity from (2004–2021) in the top 10 economies. The study unveils the moderation effect of financial technology on energy productivity. Using Principal Component Analysis, two indices are constructed to measure consumption-side and production-side energy industry dynamics, focusing on oil, coal, and gas resources. Applying the Driscoll & Kraay method, the study uncovers the dynamics of interrelated factors for energy resource management. Findings revealed a negative correlation between energy resource depletion and energy consumption and production, ranging from −0.187 to −1.189 and −0.175 to −0.390, respectively, emphasizing the need for sustainable energy sourcing and efficiency measures. FinTech adoption reduces energy consumption by −1.255 while increasing energy production by 0.0935, suggesting its potential to enhance energy conservation and efficiency. The moderation effects of FinTech, energy depletion, and economic development elucidate their interactions and influence on energy consumption and production. The intuitive relationship between economic activities, represented by GDP, and energy consumption highlights energy's fundamental role in economic development. Trade and R&D effectively reduce energy consumption. Thus, policymakers are urged to prioritize strategies promoting FinTech adoption, supporting R&D, and trade to mitigate the negative impacts of energy depletion on energy resources.

Keywords: Natural energy resources depletion; FinTech; Consumption & production side energy; Trade; Inflation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.134405

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