Gas supply security in the Baltic States: a qualitative assessment

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of gas supply security enjoyed by the three Baltic States: Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.

Design/methodology/approach

The research is predominantly qualitative and is based on information gathered at interviews, policy analysis and analysis of national statistics on the structure of gas consumption.

Findings

The research finds that the three Baltic States enjoy a relatively low level of gas supply security and that of the three, Lithuania, with more extensive dual fuel obligations, is most secure.

Originality/value

The paper presents work on countries in a previously under‐researched region and provides a detailed and tailored analysis of their gas supply security situations and policies.

Citation

Findlater, S. and Noël, P. (2010), "Gas supply security in the Baltic States: a qualitative assessment", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 236-255. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506221011058713