This book presents three foresight scenarios for the development of the Caspian Sea region until 2025. The scenarios are titled "Caspia Inc.", "National Giants" and "Trade and Transit". The focus is on Central Asia as an energy-producing... more
The book is essentially a Compendium of key geopolitical, strategic and maritime terms and concepts, meant for national policy-makers, strategic analysts, the academia and young professionals of seagoing services. All terms and concepts... more
Poland entered the twenty-first century with an unsustainable energy/electricity mix, strongly over-dependent on coal. This situation seems to be changing very slowly, while there are multiple factors that make it imperative for the issue... more
This reference work provides some insights on the salient aspects of the economics of energy supply. It explores: the business and regulatory dynamics in the energy sector and their impact on energy supply; the economic and financial... more
This thesis presents an overview of concepts and policies related to energy security and regional integration. Follows a proposal that energy planning in developing countries becomes regional, incorporating both social and environmental... more
This contribution explores the interplay between liberalisation and decarbonisation of the European electricity market. The focus of this piece is to see whether liberalisation of the EU electricity market, in Europe realised by means of... more
Indonesia is one country that is extravagant in energy utilization. On the other hand the energy supply is relatively stagnant and even showed a declining trend, particularly in fuel oil supply. Therefore very interesting to discuss about... more
In 2012 China and the European Union (EU) issued a joint declaration on energy security. It is unclear, however, what progress has been made since then in terms of applying the goals of the declaration. This article sets out to assess the... more
The Russo–Ukrainian gas crisis of January 2009 encouraged Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to diversify away from Russian gas supplies and new gas market conditions have afforded some opportunities for doing so. This paper assesses these... more
Indonesia is one country that is extravagant in energy utilization. On the other hand the energy supply is relatively stagnant and even showed a declining trend, particularly in fuel oil supply. Therefore very interesting to discuss about... more
In today’s world, energy is one of the most important inputs for a multitude of industries and production branches. Access to uninterrupted, adequate, reliable, cheap, stable and sustainable energy has become essential to the basic... more
As fossil fuels become less attractive due to its high prices and environmental impact, the need to look at the demand side management became imperative for sustainable energy and environment. However, in Nigeria, inadequate supply of... more
This thesis intends to examine China’s energy supply security from Brazil and the possible geopolitical implications for the region and the United States interests. Due to the growing pressures of resources scarcity, environmental... more
As demand for energy continues to rise, especially in rapidly industrializing and developing cities as Lagos, energy security concerns become ever more important. To maintain high levels of economic performance and provide solid economic... more
Yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının enerjiyle ilgili güvenlik sorunlarını ve tehditlerini azaltacağına dayalı birçok çalışma bulunmaktadır. Yenilebilir enerji kaynaklarının uzun vadeli enerji güvenliğini sağladığına, sürdürülebilir... more
This paper conceptualizes energy security and provides some measures for India depicting supply and demand side situations.It highlights India's low reserve to production ratios, high import dependencies, low share of non-carbon fuels,... more
The ultimate and main goal of countries in transition is the integration into the European Union and the integration of energy systems is a natural process. The first step is the restructuring of energy systems at the national level, by... more
For a long time, gas has been the fuel that Hungary is particularly sensitive to in terms of security of energy supply; thus, gas diversification has become a key issue. However, along with the 2014 decision on the construction of new... more
Special Report as the European Commission issues a ‘Statement of Objections’ in its antimonopoly investigation into Gazprom
This thesis analyses two major natural gas projects in the EU, namely Nord Stream and plans to bring natural gas from the Caspian Sea Basin. It analyses these projects in the context of the EU’s internal energy market and need for energy... more
As the German energy company, RWE, restarts small-volume West-East 'reverse flow' gas deliveries to Ukraine, it remains clear that Ukraine will continue to be dependent on Russian gas imports, and that Russia, Ukraine, and Europe are tied... more
Region Morza Bałtyckiego ma strategiczne znaczenie nie tylko dla państw, które bezpośrednio z nim sąsiadują, lecz również dla państw Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej oraz Federacji Rosyjskiej. Posiadanie kontroli nad basenem Morza Bałtyckiego... more
Considering the contemporary developments in the international relations, the Azerbaijan's relations with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are of great significance. Due to the rich oil and gas reserves and Azerbaijan's... more
Aim of this project is to help readers comprehend that the recent tensions have not appeared out of the blue. It provides them with a detailed background-an insight on how the flow between energy and power politics displays in the Eastern... more
After the industrial revolution, energy and its raw materials became vital for the economic growth and national security. Energy, which is essential in the production process as intermediate asset, plays a role in all stages from... more
Rusya’nın enerji ihracatı için Türkiye piyasasına, Türkiye’nin ise Rusya’ya enerji ihtiyaçları için bağımlı olduğu bu “karşılıklı bağımlılık” ilişkisi neden Türkiye açısından siyasi-iktisadi bir sorun olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır? Bu sorunun... more
This paper aims to assess the security of stationary fuel supply in Hungary by applying the three-dimensional approach, encompassing availability, affordability and sustainability. The main focus is on primary energy fuels in relation to... more
Commercial and geopolitical realities drive Central and East European (CEE) countries to reduce dependence on Russian gas imports and enhance security of supply. While, in general, these countries are heavily dependent on Russian gas,... more
Коммерческие и геополитические реалии побуждают страны Центральной и Восточной Европы (ЦВЕ) снижать зависимость от российского импорта газа и повышать безопасность поставок. Хотя в целом эти страны сильно зависят от российского газа, у... more
A integração regional é um processo multifacetado e intersetorial que pode promover o fortalecimento da região e, em determinados casos, constituir uma alternativa ao establishment. No continente sul-americano, mais especificamente no... more
• Special report on Ukraine: Naftogaz, Gazprom, debts and prices: the saga continues • In a bid to limit its dependence on Russian gas, Naftogaz seeks alternative supplies from Europe • South Stream divides EU as OMV (Austria) breaks... more
Establishing a statewide system of critical infrastructure protection requires significant efforts and investments. This is even more challenging for the countries that introduce this new approach into the everyday activity of the state... more
This paper assesses the natural gas supply security of 23 importing countries from divergent regions of the world for the period between 2001 and 2013. The indicators used for the study are the volume of imported natural gas, the number... more
We developed a LCA integrated scenario approach to estimate environmental and economic co-benefits of energy mixes in Japan. Renewable rise and fossil fuel dependence reduction leads to LCA emissions decrease up to 34%. A balance between... more
Die kontroverse Debatte um die Realisierung von Nord Stream 2 dreht sich ganz wesentlich um die Frage, ob die deutschen Erdgasbezüge aus Russland bereits heute ein problematisches (Abhängigkeits-)Verhältnis begründen, das dann mit... more
• Gazprom and the EU: Gazprom-PGNiG gas price talks at ‘an advanced stage’; Gazprom and Eni pledge to continue close cooperation; Calm before the storm: Gazprom Deputy Chairman meets EU Competition Commissioner, with Gazprom due to reply... more
The present study developed a series of indicators to assess the electricity generation security of supply under different energy portfolios in Japan in a post-3/11 context. A baseline and four alternative scenarios were designed assuming... more
• Gazprom and the EU: Stockholm Arbitration Institute completes oral hearing in Gazprom-Lithuania case; Polish state-owned PGNiG gains controlling stake in EuroPolGaz, operator of Yamal-Europe pipeline in Poland, leaving Gazprom with... more
• The calm before the storm: Gazprom fails to assuage EU concerns over pricing as EU continues preparing statement of objections in antitrust investigation • Gazprom set to extend contract with Greece • Gazprom agrees to withdraw from... more
In Hungary, regulated energy prices have been crucial in supplying electricity, district heating and natural gas to households, and as a result of a utility cost reduction programme, implemented in several stages starting from 2013, a... more
• EU continues to prepare Statement of Objections despite Gazprom’s December proposals for an early settlement • Gazprom breaks record in gas exports to Europe in 2013 with 16 percent y-o-y increase in gas export volumes • Gazprom-OMV... more
The study group on electrical power systems associated with the electromagnetic conversion learning space of the Santo Tomas University has questioned itself about the energy processes that derive from a continuous stay in homes in... more
The electricity is essential in the functioning of modern society. In the market is emerging as the specific product that cannot be stored, once produced must be consumed almost immediately. Prominent limitations, as well as difficulties... more