Changing European gas map – an opportunity or threat for Slovakia?
Changing European gas map – an opportunity or threat for Slovakia?

Summary/Abstract: For many years, Slovakia (Czechoslovakia) was a privileged transporter of Russian (Soviet) gas to Europe. However, times are changing and Eustream, the Slovak gas network operator, now has more competitors (Yamal–Europe and Nord Stream). The article analyzes the consequences of this for Eustream especially in terms of transit volumes and revenues. The author admits that its position could become worse if South Stream is commissioned. Another threat has emerged in relation to the Russian–Ukrainian gas conflict in which Eustream plays a focal role. Hence, the article also assesses Eustream’s response and the steps proposed to keep it on the European gas transit map.

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