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11/08/2017

Gas and oil in Central Asia, an alternative for the energy dependence of the EU? (DIEEEO82-2017)

Central Asia still appears as a not-well known region, but it is a relevant area in terms of energy resources. Hydrocarbons can be found in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and the situation of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kirgizstan, neighbours of the first ones, is also important for the transport and export of those resources. In this area, known as the “Great Game” due to its geopolitical weight, Europe could find part of the solution to its energy dependence, turning back to Russia and North African instability, although there are still pipelines to be built and properly used to make Central Asia become a relevant source of energy for the European market.

Author: Sonia Velázquez León

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