Challenging the European Commission Decision on the Opal Gas Pipeline
Challenging the European Commission Decision on the Opal Gas Pipeline

Author(s): Szymon Zaręba
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: European Commission; Opal Gas Pipeline
Summary/Abstract: The European Commission decision permitting Gazprom to use a greater capacity of the Opal pipeline than it already does is based on the erroneous assumption that this will help enhance both security and competition in the supply of natural gas. The Commission evaluates the circumstances of the case incorrectly and ignores changes to EU energy legislation. Poland should consider challenging this decision before the EU Court of Justice, or intervening in a case already brought before the Court by private entities.

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