22. 8. 2023

This episode of The IR thinker examines the geopolitics of East Mediterranean gas with Alexander Kislov, from the impact of the Abraham Accords on regional energy cooperation to the non-development of Cypriot reserves, Israeli–Turkish projects and Egypt’s balancing act between domestic needs and export commitments. The discussion also considers the role of major international energy companies, security challenges around offshore fields, and how the EU’s green transition and changing gas demand may reshape the future of Mediterranean pipelines.

Alexander Kislov

Alexander Kislov is a natural gas and LNG analyst with specialist expertise in East Mediterranean, Russian, European and Chinese gas markets. He publishes in outlets such as the Jerusalem Post and prepares analytical reports for high-profile clients in the energy sector.

Publications:

An LNG facility could make Israel a global gas player - opinion

The Abraham Accords and the EastMed Natural Gas Market: Supporting the Region’s Ambitions to Become a Global Gas Player

Content

00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Overview of East Mediterranean Gas
14:41 - Abraham Accords: Impact on Energy Cooperation in the East Mediterranean
19:10 - Projected Gas Demand from the EU: A 5-Year Outlook on East Mediterranean Gas
26:36 - LNG Carriers: Are There Enough to Meet EU’s East Mediterranean Gas Needs?
28:47 - Cyprus’ Untapped Potential: Reasons Behind Its Non-development of Natural Gas Reserves
32:49 - The Process Unveiled: Duration to Develop an Offshore Gas Field from Extraction to Export Deliveries
34:45 - Turkey’s Significant Role in Mediterranean Gas Dynamics
38:56 - Israeli-Turkish Collaborative Gas Projects
39:53 - Egypt: Balancing Demographics with Gas Export Commitments
43:24 - Israel’s Crucial Role in Gas Extraction in the Mediterranean
49:44 - Security Measures for Israeli Gas Fields
52:01 - Controversies and Disputes: A Dive into Mediterranean Gas Tensions
53:20 - International Players: Their Role and Discoveries in Mediterranean Gas Exploration
56:30 - Russian Energy Titans: Their Involvement in Mediterranean Gas
58:06 - EU Green Deal: Implications for Future Mediterranean Gas Pipelines