Vladimer Papava, "Energy Cooperation Opportunities in the Caucasus" (original) (raw)

Energy Cooperation Opportunities in the Caucasus

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2000

ABSTRACT The paper deals with the design of the framework for the energy co-operation opportunities in the Caucasus, based on the paradigm of 'pipelines harmonization.' Azerbaijan has a clear comparative advantage. Because of the special geographic features of the Caucasus, the use of Azerbaijan’s transport potential largely depends on other country in the region - Georgia. Georgia’s main comparative advantage is its geographic location on the restored Great Silk Road - the central corridor joining Europe and Asia. To intensify economic partnership between Azerbaijan and Georgia the new approach for the energy co-operation has to be developed.

On the Economic and Energy Cooperation in the Caucasus

2011

The paper deals with the design of the framework for the economic and energy cooperation opportunities in the Caucasus. Azerbaijan hydrocarbon resources and their transportation routes have from the very beginning generated positive and negative effects for both this country and the entire region. The positive effect is largely associated with the interest of Western countries in having as many alternative sources of oil and gas as possible. The negative effects seem to be coming mainly from the involvement of regional rivals in the production and transportation of oil and gas. The energy resources located beyond Russian territory which, in principle, could be supplied to the West, have been modified by adjectives like "alternative." The time has come to shift from the paradigm of "alternative pipelines" to an essentially new one; that is, the paradigm of "mutually supplementary pipelines" or "pipelines harmonisation." In that case, all those pipelines which have hitherto been considered as alternatives to each other will present themselves in quite a different context in which they will be regarded as distinct components of the same organic whole, a system of pipelines serving one common goal, that is, to provide an uninterrupted and consistent supply of energy resources to their customers.

Corridor of Power: The Caucasus and Energy Security

Caucasian Review of International Affairs, 2008

This article examines one of the key drivers of the South Caucasus's escalating international significance, its role as both a source of and transit route for hydrocarbons. Energy security has become a significant factor driving deepening international engagement with the South Caucasus and there is a need to ensure reliable and stable export routes for hydrocarbons from the Caspian Sea region. Whilst the development of new pipeline infrastructure has brought many benefits to the area, it is still beset with unresolved conflicts that threaten to undermine the progress made in terms of economic and political stability, as well as regional cooperation .

South Caucasus Energy and Security

The Chairman (Mr. Bill Graham (Toronto Centre-Rosedale, Lib.)): Colleagues, continuing our study on the Caucasus, we have first Mr. Cutler and Mr. Leclaire from the university setting and then Phil Rourke from the Centre for Trade Policy and Law at Carleton. ... If we can get going, we'll start right away with Mr. Cutler.

ENERGY POLICY OF SOUTH CAUCASUS COUNTRIES IN THE POST-SOVIET PERIOD

Sciences of Europe, 2024

In 1991, the three South Caucasus republics-Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia-which regained their state independence, faced new security problems. The new geopolitical conditions made it necessary to take a number of steps in the field of political, military, and economic security. In the first years of independence, although the issue of energy security was seen as a component of economic security, it gradually became clear that it was also a matter of political security. From this point of view, the study of energy security issues of the South Caucasus countries in the post-Soviet period from a historical-political aspect is relevant. The purpose of the research is to determine the energy security problems that the fall of the USSR faced the countries of the South Caucasus, and to analyze the factors affecting the energy security of these countries. One of the main tasks is to investigate what methods and means are used by Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia to ensure their energy security.

Energy security in the South Caucasus: views from the region. CASCADE Working Paper, 1 December 2015

The South Caucasus is often depicted as the main doorway to the energy-rich Caspian region in the energy security narratives of the European Union and of other Western actors in the region. But what are the views from the South Caucasus countries – Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia – concerning their own energy security? This CASCADE working paper seeks to shed light on energy security notions from South Caucasus governments and energy companies, as well as of citizens and consumers. It finds that there are significant differences in the perceptions of the different actors in the energy sector within each South Caucasus country that could lead to political conflicts over energy security strategies.

"Caucasus Under Review, Vol. 6 • No:2 • Winter 2016"

"Recently published books", Energy Security in the Caucasus and Central Eurasia, Caucasus International, Vol. 6 • No: 2 • Winter 2016, http://cijournal.az/post/caucasus-international-vol-6-o-no-2-o-winter-2016