Energy Security dimension in the EU CSDP: guidelines for the future

12 September 2013

Dr. Aleksandras SPRUOGISEnergy vice-minister, Lithuania

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Lithuania – Member State of the EU politically, but not energetically

Lithuania is still an energy island:•poorly interconnected with other EU countries •still integrated with the old Soviet system•lacking competitive generation•dependent on one main supplier

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Lithuania2020 2010Source: Development and Research of the Energy Security Analysis and

Assessment Methodology of the and Integrated Security Level. Final Report. Vytautas Magnus University, 2012

2010 NordBalt LNG terminal

LitPol Link Visaginas NPP

Change in energy security level compared to 2009, %

Energy security level, %

USA 2010

The implementation of strategic energy projects will increase the level of Lithuanian energy independence by 80 percent

Energy security challenges and solutions

Challenges: •import dependency •not diversified supply sources •rising demand and energy prices •energy affordability •not adequately developed energy networks •inter-connectors and generation •climate change threats

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Energy security challenges and solutions

Energy security:•a complex and multidimensional concept;•a coherent multi-policy answer needed.

Defense sector:•should play a significant role in contributing to energy security objectives;•often an innovator to be followed.

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Europe 2020 and Energy Roadmap 2050

Challenge – shift to low carbon economy

At the same time offers opportunity to at least partially solve our energy security issues.

More sustainable, affordable and secure energy.

Mitigate dependency and using energy as a political lever.

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Thank you very much for your Thank you very much for your attention!attention!

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