Energy security : an interdisciplinary approach / Gawdat Bahgat.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bahgat, Gawdat.

Contributor:

Bahgat, Gawdat.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy policy.

Energy development.

Power resources.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. : Wiley, 2011.

Summary:

"This book is split into four parts. Part I introduces the reader to the topic of energy security by providing a theoretical framework. It addresses climate change and gives a balanced view of both producers' and consumers' perspectives. Part II addresses energy security from consuming countries' perspective. There are chapters dedicated to the United States, the European Union, china, India, and Japan. Each examines the diversification of energy mix and energy sources, public institutions in charge of governing energy issues, and laws and other legislations that promote energy security and protect the environment. The next chapter will focus on the role the International Energy Agency has played in coordinating policy between nations. Part III addresses energy security from producing nations' perspective. Chapters cover the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and the Caspian Sea. These examine how producing regions seek to secure a steady income and stable revenues. This section will also discuss national oil companies and their cooperation/confrontation with international companies. The last chapter in this section will focus on the role the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) plays in promoting cooperation among major oil producers.The concluding chapter will address the joint efforts by consumers and producers to stabilize global energy markets and the different forums to promote such cooperation (i.e. International Energy Forum). The chapter will also provide a summary of the main findings of the study (i.e. the similarities and differences between the case-studies). Part IV concludes the book with a section on international energy outlook and information on the International Energy Forum"--Provided by publisher.

"This rising demand has further deepened the international competition over fossil fuel deposits and underscored the need to comprehensively and adequately address the quest for energy security"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Introduction 1

1.1 Energy Security 2

1.2 Diversification of Energy Mix 3

1.2.1 Oil 4

1.2.2 Natural Gas 5

1.2.3 Coal 1

1.2.4 Nuclear Power 8

1.2.5 Biofuels 10

1.2.6 Other Renewable Sources 11

1.2.7 Investment 13

1.2.8 Resource Nationalism 14

1.2.9 Geo-policy 14

1.3 Conclusion 16

References 17

2 United States 21

2.1 Oil 22

2.2 Natural Gas 26

2.3 Coal 29

2.4 Nuclear Power 29

2.5 Ethanol 32

2.6 The Quest for an Energy Strategy 33

2.7 Conclusion: The Way Forward 36

References 37

3 European Union 41

3.1 The EU Energy Outlook 42

3.1.1 Oil 42

3.1.2 Natural Gas 43

3.1.3 Coal 44

3.1.4 Nuclear Power 44

3.1.5 Renewable Sources 46

3.2 Russia 48

3.3 Central Asia/Caspian Sea Region 50

3.4 Mediterranean Sea 52

3.5 The Gulf Cooperation Council 53

3.6 Turkey 53

3.7 Conclusion: The Way Ahead 54

References 55

4 China 59

4.1 Regulatory Authority 60

4.2 Oil 62

4.2.1 Imports from the Middle East 63

4.2.2 Africa 66

4.2.3 Central Asia 68

4.2.4 Refining 70

4.2.5 Shipping 71

4.2.6 Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) 71

4.3 Coal 72

4.4 Natural Gas 73

4.5 Nuclear Power 73

4.6 Renewable Energy 74

4.7 Overseas Exploration and Production 74

4.8 Conclusion 75

References 76

5 Persian Gulf 79

5.1 Socio-economic and Political Challenges 80

5.1.1 International Sanctions 82

5.1.2 Wars and Ethnic/Sectarian Strife 82

5.1.3 Terrorism 83

5.1.4 Closure of Straits of Hormuz 83

5.1.5 Domestic Instability 83

5.1.6 Underinvestment 84

5.2 Saudi Arabia 84

5.3 Iran 93

5.4 Iraq 101

5.5 Conclusion: The Way Forward 106

References 106

6 Africa 111

6.1 Algeria 113

6.2 Libya 114

6.3 Egypt 117

6.4 Sudan 119

6.5 Angola 120

6.6 Nigeria 121

6.7 United States and Africa 123

6.8 Europe and Africa 125

6.9 Conclusion: The Way Ahead 126

References 126

7 Caspian Sea 131

7.1 Hydrocarbon Resources - An Assessment 132

7.1.1 Azerbaijan 133

7.1.2 Kazakhstan 134

7.1.3 Turkmenistan 145

7.2 The Legal Status of the Caspian Sea 147

7.2.1 Azerbaijan 147

7.2.2 Kazakhstan 148

7.2.3 Russia 148

7.2.4 Turkmenistan 148

7.2.5 Iran 148

7.3 Geopolitical Rivalry and Pipeline Diplomacy 149

7.3.1 Iran 149

7.3.2 Russia 150

7.3.3 China 152

7.3.4 Europe and the United States 153

7.4 Conclusion: The Way Forward 154

References 155

8 Russia 157

8.1 Oil Sector 158

8.2 Natural Gas 160

8.3 The Energy Strategy-2030 161

8.3.1 Oil Sector 162

8.3.2 Gas Sector 162

8.4 The Arctic Hydrocarbons 162

8.5 Russia-EU Energy Partnership 164

8.6 Russia, the Middle East, and OPEC 168

8.7 Energy Sector Organization 170

8.8 Conclusion: The Way Forward 172

References 173

9 OPEC and Gas OPEC 175

9.1 OPEC: History and Evolution 176

9.2 OPEC: Objectives, Membership, and Organization 179

9.3 OPEC Summits 181

9.4 OPEC: Long-Term Strategy 183

9.5 Gas OPEC 185

9.6 GECF and OPEC 185

9.7 Oil vs. Gas 186

9.7.1 Russia 189

9.7.2 Iran, Qatar, and Algeria 190

9.7.3 Consumers' Reaction 191

9.8 Conclusion 192

References 193

10 International Energy Agency 195

10.1 The Founding of the IEA 195

10.2 The International Energy Program 198

10.3 Structure of the IEA 199

10.3.1 The Governing Board 199

10.3.2 Standing Groups 200

10.3.3 The Secretariat 202

10.3.4 Membership 203

10.4 Energy Security 205

10.4.1 Emergency Response Mechanisms 206

10.5 How Did the System Work? 209

10.5.1 The 1979-1981 Crisis 209

10.5.2 The 1990-1991 Crisis 210

10.6 Conclusion 211

References 212

11 Conclusion 213

11.1 Energy Security 213

11.2 The International Energy Forum (IEF) 215

11.3 Joint Oil Data Initiative 216

11.4 Conclusion: The Way Forward 217

References 218.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780470689042

0470689048

OCLC:

690090012

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