Multi-criteria assessment of natural gas supply options – The Macedonian case
Journal
International Journal of Contemporary Energy
Date Issued
2016
Author(s)
Lazarevska A. M., Mladenovska D.
DOI
10.14621/ce.20160107
Abstract
The number and reliability of the natural gas supply sources have a
significant influence over the security of its supply. The specific
geographic location that implies natural gas supply through a single
gas-pipeline originating from a single source defines Macedonia’s
geostrategic position related to natural gas as quite vulnerable. As a
100% importer of natural gas, the country faces serious challenges in
relation to the security of the natural gas supply, as well as necessity
of defining strategies for mitigating related risks. Efforts should be
oriented towards tackling infrastructure and transit related risks, while
the highest priority should be diversification of supply sources.
Relevant indicators and corresponding weights for the natural gas
supply to Macedonia have already been defined, assessed and
calculated as part of a previous analysis. Herein, a set of potential
optional concepts and routes for natural gas supply to Macedonia are
investigated and relevant scenarios are examined, discussed and
evaluated. The obtained results are ranked to attain optimal scenario
for the natural gas supply for Macedonia.
significant influence over the security of its supply. The specific
geographic location that implies natural gas supply through a single
gas-pipeline originating from a single source defines Macedonia’s
geostrategic position related to natural gas as quite vulnerable. As a
100% importer of natural gas, the country faces serious challenges in
relation to the security of the natural gas supply, as well as necessity
of defining strategies for mitigating related risks. Efforts should be
oriented towards tackling infrastructure and transit related risks, while
the highest priority should be diversification of supply sources.
Relevant indicators and corresponding weights for the natural gas
supply to Macedonia have already been defined, assessed and
calculated as part of a previous analysis. Herein, a set of potential
optional concepts and routes for natural gas supply to Macedonia are
investigated and relevant scenarios are examined, discussed and
evaluated. The obtained results are ranked to attain optimal scenario
for the natural gas supply for Macedonia.
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