European energy security
Subtitle: reducing volatility of Ukraine-Russia natural gas pricing disputes
By: by Richard B. Andres and Michael Kofman
Contributors: Kofman, Michael; National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies
Series: INSS strategic forum -- SF no. 264; Strategic forum -- no. 264.
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: Energy policy; Commerce; Foreign economic relations; Gas industry
Other titles: Reducing volatility of Ukraine-Russia natural gas pricing disputes
Description: As Russia positions itself for a long-sought Gazprom takeover of Ukrainian infrastructure, the European Union must consider a serious investment in Ukraine to prevent complete Russian control over its energy security. Despite recent agreements between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas pricing, the fundamental issues that caused the shutoff of gas to Europe in 2009 remain largely unresolved, and a future shutoff remains a strong possibility. Proposed alternative pipelines will not alter the key role Ukraine plays in European access to Russian gas, and independent reforms of it's energy sector are unlikely to succeed without foreign investment.
Notes: "February 2011."

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 14-15).