Europe’s alternatives to Russian gas

Part of the aim of the Energy Union is to diversify the EU’s gas supplies away from Russia, which has already proved to be an unreliable partner.

Although diversifying away from Russian gas is not unrealistic in the medium term, several technical and political obstacles must be overcome.

Energy should be central to the EU’s policy towards its neighbours, and the EU should also take a leadership role in promoting energy security beyond its borders.

Europe’s goal of significantly diversifying away from Russian gas is challenging but not impossible in the short to medium term.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: There are still serious obstacles to overcome before the benefits of an EU Energy Union can be realised http://www.europeansources.info/record/there-are-still-serious-obstacles-to-overcome-before-the-benefits-of-an-eu-energy-union-can-be-realised/

ESO: Key source: Energy Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/energy-union/

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