The Czech Republic: Bringing the Rest Closer to the West?
The Czech Republic: Bringing the Rest Closer to the West?

Author(s): Filip Černoch, Jan Osička
Subject(s): National Economy, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Geopolitics, Transport / Logistics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Czech Republic; energy security; additional gas suppliers; gas infrastructure; higher storage capacity;
Summary/Abstract: At first glance, the Czech Republic—a landlocked state with very low domestic output and a high dependence on imports—may be seen as vulnerable in terms of energy security. However, thanks to the early adoption of a resolute policy of diversification, sound prospects for additional supplies, and a well-developed domestic market and infrastructure, the country should actually be considered one of the most secure among the Visegrad states. The share of natural gas in the Czech total primary energy supply (TPES) is less than half that of Hungary’s; the Czech Republic has a higher storage capacity than Poland; and, in comparison with Slovakia, has at least partially diversified imports.

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