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ILHAM ALIYEV: “WE ARE CREATING NEW ENERGY MAP OF EUROPE”

ILHAM ALIYEV: “WE ARE CREATING NEW ENERGY MAP OF EUROPE”

upa-admin Kasım 27, 2019 0

The European Union is heavily dependent on the import of natural gas. Gas consumption constitutes approximately 21 % of the EU’s energy mix, making it the second choice after oil. The magnitude of gas

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EUROPE’S ENERGY SECURITY AND THE ROLE OF AZERBAIJAN

EUROPE’S ENERGY SECURITY AND THE ROLE OF AZERBAIJAN

upa-admin Nisan 22, 2019 0

If there is one concept that has made its mark on the last 400 years of world eco­nomic policy, it is the con­cept of security. Since the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, this concept

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EUROPE, SEMI-CHAINED BY RUSSIAN GAS DEPENDENCY AND VULNERABILITY

EUROPE, SEMI-CHAINED BY RUSSIAN GAS DEPENDENCY AND VULNERABILITY

upa-admin Eylül 1, 2017 1

Preface Gazprom is increasing the volume of its deliveries to the European Union. European countries rely on Russian energy and exports to the country. In the meantime, there is an enduring debate if it

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TRANS ADRIATIC PIPELINE: GEOSTRATEGIC PROJECT SUPPORTED BY AZERBAIJAN

TRANS ADRIATIC PIPELINE: GEOSTRATEGIC PROJECT SUPPORTED BY AZERBAIJAN

upa-admin Mayıs 19, 2016 0

On May 17, in Thessaloniki, Greece, was held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). This project composed by the shareholders as Socar (20 %), BP (20 %), Snam (20 %), Fluxys

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TAP: NEW CONSTRAINTS ENGENDERED BY OLD SCENARIOS

TAP: NEW CONSTRAINTS ENGENDERED BY OLD SCENARIOS

upa-admin Şubat 12, 2016 0

For Europe, energy security is a pressing issue. According to the experts, in the short-run the Old Continent’s appetite for energy resources is likely to grow. At present, Europe’s reliance on primarily Russian gas

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A NEW COLD WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE WEST?

A NEW COLD WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE WEST?

upa-admin Aralık 28, 2015 0

Recent crisis between Russian Federation and USA/EU in Ukraine and Syria let some academics and journalists to talk boldly and write extensively on the concept of “New Cold War”. In this article, I will

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“TURKISH STREAM” PROJECT AND THE INTERESTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN EUROPEAN STATES

“TURKISH STREAM” PROJECT AND THE INTERESTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN EUROPEAN STATES

upa-admin Nisan 24, 2015 0

Russia’s “South Stream” gas pipeline project replacement by “Turkish Stream” had an impact on energy policy of importers by a number of countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe. Bulgaria was left out of the

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RESURRECTION OF NABUCCO PIPELINE: REAL OR MYTH?

RESURRECTION OF NABUCCO PIPELINE: REAL OR MYTH?

upa-admin Nisan 24, 2015 0

The energy history of East-West energy corridor has not started with Nabucco, but Nabucco was considered a crown-jewel of the Southern Gas Corridor. Nabucco Consortium was established with Ankara Agreement in 2009 by Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria,

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EU VS. RUSSIA: OUTSET OF NEW PHASE OF ENERGY CONFRONTATION

EU VS. RUSSIA: OUTSET OF NEW PHASE OF ENERGY CONFRONTATION

upa-admin Nisan 8, 2015 0

The European Union is in the search of a new centralization model. The final document adopted at the closing of the EU Summit held in Brussels on 18-19 March included the intention of establishing

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WILL THE LNG SAVE THE EUROPE?

WILL THE LNG SAVE THE EUROPE?

upa-admin Şubat 23, 2015 0

As winter comes, the EU concerns about stability of gas supply amidst the Ukrainian crisis. That pushed EU to seek reliable sources to secure domestic gas supply. It is believed that LNG may protect

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