Egypt, a future gas supplier to the European Union?
Egypt, a future gas supplier to the European Union?

Author(s): Jan Mazač, Lukáš Tichý
Subject(s): Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: Ústav mezinárodních vztahů
Keywords: Egypt; gas supply; EU; energy security; international relations; European markets;
Summary/Abstract: The main objective of the external dimension of the EU energy policy in line with the Energy Union strategy is primarily to ensure energy security by diversifying external energy supplies, transport routes and suppliers, mainly in the gas domain. Egypt’s recent offshore and onshore gas discoveries increased its natural gas reserves estimate. Its natural gas production is thus expected to double in 2020 and transform the country back into a gas supplier in the eastern Mediterranean region. The European Union (EU) should thus strengthen its relations with Egypt to allow its gas production to reach European markets.

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