The Contribution of Romanian Gas Infrastructure for The Energy Security of the Balkan Region Cover Image

Приносът на газовата инфраструктура на Румъния за енергийната сигурност на Балканите
The Contribution of Romanian Gas Infrastructure for The Energy Security of the Balkan Region

Author(s): Svetla Boneva
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, International relations/trade, Political economy, Socio-Economic Research, Geopolitics
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: energy security; energy infrastructure; gas; gas infrastructure; gas infrastructure investments; gas pipelines; gas storage and transmission
Summary/Abstract: The objective of the research is to present the importance of the gas infrastructure of Romania for the energy security of the Balkans. The research methods used in the study involve elements of retrospective analysis, content analysis, table presentation and generalization of the main ideas of key strategic and regulatory documents on the topic. This is a conceptual study and a posteriori research approach has been followed for its development. The thesis of the paper is that Romania is a key player for the Balkan countries and the wider EU region gas security. Romania possesses a high capacity of installed and functioning powers for transition, generation and storage of natural gas, which is the main factor for its important role in the Balkan region and the EU energy security. The results of the research represent generalizations and analyses of the role and importance of the Romanian gas infrastructure for the region. The research results provide ground for evidence-based recommendations and decisions on the future policy measures in the gas energy sector and their implementation