Aspects of the Energy Union

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   • Michalis Mathioulakis

   Pages 1-13

3. Security & Geopolitical Aspects of the Energy Union

   1. Front Matter

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   2. Has the Energy Union Strategy Delivered Concrete Solutions to Europe’s Energy Security Question?

      • Christos Syriopoulos

      Pages 17-46

   3. Energy Geopolitics Crossovers in Central & Eastern Mediterranean at the Prize of the Energy Union Policy

      • Thrassy N. Marketos

      Pages 47-71

   4. Strategic Elements of the Energy Union and the Role of Regulation in Energy Security

      • Michalis Mathioulakis

      Pages 73-98

4. Regional and Regulatory Aspects of the Energy Union

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 99-99

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   2. Geopolitical Challenges and Cooperation in the European Energy Sector: The Case of SE Europe and the Western Balkan Six Initiative

      • Sotirios Manolkidis

      Pages 101-114

   3. Integrating Energy Markets in the Wider Europe

      • Panayotis Glavinis, Anna Konstantinidou, Afroditi Semkou, Elias Andreadis, Elias Kolovos

      Pages 115-139

   4. Soft Measures for Energy Market Reform in the Western Balkans

      • Maria Bozoudi

      Pages 141-158

   5. The Role of the Energy Charter Process in Accelerating the Energy Transition and Ensuring Energy Security in South East Europe in Line with the Energy Union

      • Gokce Mete Mete, Janessa Goh Pei-Ru

      Pages 159-183

5. Transitional Aspects of the Energy Union

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 185-185

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   2. Drivers and Enablers of LNG Bunkering

      • Alexandros Lagakos

      Pages 187-199

   3. The EU Green Deal and the Impact on the Future of Gas and Gas Infrastructure in the European Union

      • Constantine Levoyannis

      Pages 201-224

   4. Energy in Transition: Investing in Green Energy and Circular Economy to Enhance Energy Security

      • Spyros Kiartzis, Katerina Tsita, Evangelia Paschalidou

      Pages 225-245

   5. Challenges and Opportunities in Renewable Energy Developments

      • Ivan Pineda

      Pages 247-276

   6. Offshore Wind: Staying Ahead of the Curve

      • Marios Papalexandrou

      Pages 277-295

6. Technical Aspects of the Energy Union

   1. Front Matter

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   2. Energy Analytics: From Data Acquisition to Data-Driven Business Models

      • Dimitrios I. Doukas

      Pages 299-320

   3. Maintenance: A Key Factor for Energy Efficiency

      • Vassilios Kappatos

      Pages 321-336

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of some of the most critical issues regarding the EU’s Energy Union policy. Applied European energy policies face a number of challenges ranging from the geopolitics of energy and energy regulation, to climate change, advancing renewable and gas technologies, and consumer empowerment structures. This book takes a multi-dimensional look into some of these vital issues regarding the European energy sector with a special focus on the effects the Energy Union policy has in two sensitive regional systems, Southeastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.


Energy, being by definition a multi-disciplinary field, presents a challenge for readers of any specific disciplinary background that need to grasp an overall understanding of the various aspects of this exciting sector. This book’s objective is to offer the opportunity for readers to get a quality, hands-on overview of the Energy Union by the professionals and academics that interact with it on a daily basis. 

• Energy Policy in Europe
• Renewable Energy
• sustainable development
• energy security
• Natural Gas Midstream industry
• Energy Community
• The Greek Energy Forum
• Energy Union Future Leaders Academy
• geopolitics
• renewable technologies
• Energy Union policy
• Energy policy in Southeastern Europe
• Environmental Geography

• Greek Energy Forum, Athens, Greece

  Michalis Mathioulakis

Michalis Mathioulakis is an Energy Strategy Analyst and the Academic Director of the Greek Energy Forum. He is a research associate at the Institute of International, European and Defence Analyses of the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, where he is responsible for the analysis of the energy sector in MENA and the Eastern Mediterranean. He has substantial working experience in the financial sector as a broker and analyst, as well as the private education sector, teaching Finance and Risk Analysis in Executive MBA programs. He is currently providing consulting services regarding energy strategy and energy regulation for Law firms and Consulting firms associated with the energy sector.

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