European Commission on Energy Supply Security
The EU must build on the strength of its market, expanding links between the European energy network and neighbouring countries and creating a wider regulatory area.
The European Commission published on 7 September 2011 its communication COM (2011)539 on security of energy supply and international cooperation - "The EU Energy Policy: Engaging with Partners beyond Our Borders.
Secure, sustainable and competitive energy is of fundamental importance to the EU's economy, industry and citizens and a core goal of EU policy. To achieve this goal, the EU needs adequate instruments to act within the EU and to promote its interests in relation to third countries.
Energy is a global business. The EU imports over 60 % of its gas and over 80 % of its oil. It faces growing competition for fossil fuel resources, including from emerging countries and energy producers themselves. Growing population and rising standards of living could push global energy demand up by 40 % by 2030.
Facing this reality the EU needs to take a strong, effective and equitable position on the international stage to secure the energy it needs.
To read more: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/international/security_of_supply/cooperation_en.htm
Vladimíra Drbalová
International Organisations and EU Affairs
