Search on Ifri.org

About Ifri

Frequent searches

Suggestions

3299 publications

Period

Period

Themes & topics

View more

Geographical area

View more

Typology

View more

Authors

View more

Centers & programs

View more

Collections

View more

Multiplying Sources as the Best Strategy for EU-Russia Energy Relations

Date de publication
09 May 2006
Accroche

Energy security and gas supply have become issues of central concern for the European Union as reserves in the North Sea are dwindling. Russia is offering to replace the North Sea supplies in the future, but the EU should be aware that Moscow will not be able to fully meet Europe's demand in the future. Russia will remain a significant supplier, but the EU needs to look for other possible sources of gas supply in Northern Africa, in the Caspian Sea region, in the Barents Sea, and in the Persian Gulf. Diversification is the best strategy for enhancing European energy security.

Michael THUMANN

Filter results