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Publications Black Sea Energy Submarine Cable – New Transit Role of Georgia

Nika CHITADZE By Nika CHITADZE, PhD, Director of the Center for International Studies, Tbilisi

The third decade of the 21st century, along with other global events and changes, is remarkable in terms of energy. The global cataclysms and the ongoing war on the European continent have particularly highlighted the political and ecological importance of energy. Despite the vital challenges, Europe is firmly committed to the policy of the Green Energy Agreement and the way to combat climate change.
The reduction of fossil fuels was already a priority of the environmental policy, which was not only changed after the start of the war by Russia but also the sanctions introduced against the aggressor were added. Sanctions mostly apply to energy carriers, which Russia has been using as political leverage for many years. The created situation showed us that Europe needs reliable corridors for the import of the same products along with the production of green energy. This situation opens completely new opportunities for several countries, among which Georgia occupies a key place – Georgia, which is an important link of the middle corridor. READ MORE

  • February 16, 2023
News Gazprom: Germany accuses Russian gas giant of pushing energy prices up

Germany has accused Russian state-controlled gas giant Gazprom of attempting to push up energy prices by sharply reducing supplies.

  • June 15, 2022
News EU eyes Israeli natural gas in deal with Egypt

EU nations seeking to reduce their reliance on Russian gas because of the war in Ukraine may soon be able to source supplies from Israel instead.

  • June 15, 2022
Publications How Will the Ukraine Crisis Shape the World Energy Market?

Fuad Shahbazov By Fuad SHAHBAZOV, Baku-based independent regional security and defence analyst

Russian military aggression against Ukraine launched almost two months ago has clearly signalled a change in the traditional world order and triggered the unprecedented reaction of the Western coalition led by the U.S. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has left the global energy market uncertain, threatening to cause severe energy shortages and oil prices exceeding $110 per barrel.
Since the Russian intervention in Ukraine kicked off, numerous sanctions packages have been imposed on Russia, hitting mostly financial institutes and state-owned companies. This resulted in Western countries’ consolidation, and the collective refusal of Russia-related transactions and import of Russian natural gas, oil, and coal. READ MORE

  • May 12, 2022
News Ukraine war: Should we be worried about a gas supply crisis?

Russian energy giant Gazprom says it has halted gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria over the countries' refusal to pay for supplies in roubles - but how worried should we be?

  • April 27, 2022
News Ukraine War: Russia trying to divide allies using gas - Poland

The "era of Russian fossil fuel in Europe" is coming to an end, the European Commission president warned - hours after Moscow cut off gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria.

  • April 27, 2022
News Nord Stream 2: How does the pipeline fit into Ukraine-Russia crisis?

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline can carry enough natural gas from Russia to fuel 26 million households in Europe.

  • February 16, 2022
News Nord Stream 2: How does the pipeline fit into Ukraine-Russia crisis?

Fresh warnings from the US over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline have thrust the controversial project back into the spotlight.

  • January 31, 2022
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