Globalization, Energy and Information Processes: Geopolitical Power, Inequality and Cooperation in the Global Energy System
Globalization, Energy and Information Processes: Geopolitical Power, Inequality and Cooperation in the Global Energy System

Summary/Abstract: Global energy supply is at the heart of current geopolitical, economic, and social transformation processes. Historically, energy has been a crucial foundation for industrial expansion and the development of state power; today, it is also a central prerequisite for economic development, social stability, and environmental sustainability. The publication assumes that, in the context of global interconnectedness, state action in the energy sector no longer functions primarily through traditional interventions. Instead, the focus is shifting to the collection, processing, and strategic use of information, making political control appear increasingly as a knowledge- and data-driven process. Based on a systematic literature analysis, the article examines the interactions between geopolitical power relations, global energy inequalities, and information processes. In addition to historical developments and established concepts of energy security, analytical tools for global energy flows are used. The focus is on the importance of exchange, information, and communication mechanisms for cooperation between countries in the energy sector – especially with regard to the emerging hydrogen market. The study concludes that shared knowledge, transparent decision-making processes, and firmly established communication channels are not mere side effects. Rather, they form the fundamental basis for international reliability, stable orders, and a balanced, fair transformation of energy systems.

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