Journal of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Law

Экономика, предпринимательство и право

2222-534X

BIBLIO-GLOBUS Publishing House

126406

10.18334/epp.16.8.126406

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Research Article

The extractive economy structure in Equatorial Guinea

Структура добывающей экономики Экваториальной Гвинеи

31 08 2026

16 8

VOL 16, NO8 (2026)

ТОМ 16, №8 (2026)

23 06 2026 27 07 2026

2026

Nsue Onguru L.R.M.

Нсуэ Онгуру Л.Р.М.

https://1economic.ru/lib/126406

The article analyzes the industrial structure of Equatorial Guinea, which is based on natural resource extraction, with a particular focus on the role of oil and gas in transforming the national economy. The article examines the historical evolution of the country's economy from agricultural predominance to the dominance of the oil and gas sector. The contribution of the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors to the production system is assessed. The article identifies the consequences of concentration on extractive industries, including increased government revenues and infrastructure development, as well as challenges related to dependence on global energy markets. Prospects for economic diversification amid the global energy transition are analyzed. The article concludes that developing alternative sectors, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, is necessary to ensure sustainable economic growth.

В данном исследовании проанализирована промышленная структура Экваториальной Гвинеи, основанная на добыче природных ресурсов, с особым акцентом на роли нефти и газа в трансформации национальной экономики. Рассмотрена историческая эволюция экономики страны от преобладания сельскохозяйственной деятельности до доминирования нефтегазовой отрасли. Оценен вклад первичного, вторичного и третичного секторов в производственную систему. Выявлены последствия концентрации на добывающей промышленности, включая рост государственных доходов и развитие инфраструктуры, а также проблемы зависимости от мировых энергетических рынков. Проанализированы перспективы диверсификации экономики в контексте глобальной энергетической трансформации. Сделан вывод о необходимости развития альтернативных секторов, таких как сельское хозяйство, перерабатывающая промышленность и туризм, для обеспечения устойчивого экономического роста

Equatorial Guinea extractive economy oil natural gas sectoral structure economic diversification sustainable development hydrocarbons economic growth natural resources

Экваториальная Гвинея сырьевая экономика нефть газ структура экономики диверсификация экономики устойчивое развитие углеводороды экономический рост природные ресурсы

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