This unique initiative seeks to assist residents of lower-income countries in finding and utilizing indigenous energy resources, while preserving the environment. Natural gas, which is known to exist in lower-income countries, burns more cleanly and efficiently than either firewood or charcoal. Even a very small gas well produces as much end-use energy as burning one hundred tons of firewood per day. Thus, the development of small-scale gas resources can play a significant role in stemming deforestation and desertification in some regions.
Energy is crucial to purifying and transporting water.
Energy exploration well data can bring to light the presence of deeper aquifers.