What Is Energy Security? Definitions and Concepts
Article from: OGEL 3 (2008), in Energy Security
Difficulties And Challenges
The energy literature and numerous statements by officials of oil-producing and oil-consuming countries indicate that the concept of energy security is elusive. Definitions of energy security range from uninterrupted oil supplies to the physical security of energy facilities to support for bio-fuels and renewable energy resources. Historically, experts and politicians referred to "security of oil supplies" as "energy security". Only recently policy makers started worrying about the security of natural gas and LNG supplies. The literature is divided between those who believe that ...