Południowy Korytarz Gazowy. Azersko-turecki projekt w rozgrywce Rosji i UE
The Southern Gas Corridor. The Azerbaijani-Turkish project becomes part of the game between Russia and the EU

Author(s): Aleksandra Jarosiewicz
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Developing nations, Geopolitics
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: The Southern Gas Corridor;Turkey;Azerbaijan;gas pipeline; diversification of gas;
Summary/Abstract: The Southern Gas Corridor is a system controlled by Azerbaijan and Turkey of three complementary gas pipeline projects at various stages of implementation. The crisis in relations between Russia and the EU against the backdrop of Ukraine has made the Southern Corridor once again in the interest of both players. Brussels sees it as an opportunity for real diversification of gas supplies and a way to strengthen its position towards Russia. Moscow, in turn, by proposing Turkey and Greece to participate in the Turkish Stream gas pipeline project, is changing the energy map of regional projects, which indirectly affects the projects of the Corridor. This raises concern in Azerbaijan, which is trying to maneuver between the interests of Moscow and Brussels. // The Southern Gas Corridor, although controlled by Azerbaijan and not by any of the players involved in the crisis, is transforming into an element of geopolitical competition. Its further fate will depend not only on Baku's determination, but also on factors generated by the changing context of its implementation.

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