No. 112: The Changing Geopolitics of Energy Infrastructure in the Caspian Sea Region

Author(s): Farid Guliyev, Marco Siddi, Tracey German, Agha Bayramov
Series Editor(s): Agha Bayramov (Special Editor), Lusine Badalyan, Bruno De Cordier, Farid Guliyev, Diana Lezhava, Lili Di Puppo, Jeronim Perović, Heiko Pleines, Abel Polese, Licínia Simão, Koba Turmanidze
Series: Caucasus Analytical Digest (CAD)
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich; Research Centre for East European Studies (FSO), University of Bremen; Caucasus Research Resource Center (CRRC-Georgia); Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES), University of Zurich; German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
Publication Year: 2019

This issue of the Caucasus Analytical Digest focuses on the changing geopolitics of energy infrastructure in the Caspian Sea region. Firstly, Farid Guliyev discusses how recent developments in global energy markets are likely to have a negative impact on Caspian energy projects. Secondly, Marco Siddi discusses Iran’s possible contribution to the Trans-Caspian Pipeline (TCP) and the EU’s energy supply in the face of geopolitical challenges such as US foreign policy and sanctions. Thirdly, Tracey German explains Georgia’s role as an energy transit state and energy hub. Finally, Agha Bayramov analyses the capacity and prospects of trans-Caspian gas deliveries to Europe and the ecological impediments that stand in its way.

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