Indicators Relevant for Energy Security Risk Assessment of Critical Energy Infrastructure
Journal
International Journal of Contemporary ENERGY
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Mladenovska, D., Lazarevska A. M.
DOI
10.14621/ce.20170109
Abstract
Energy security is one of the most important issues affecting not only
national economies, but as well the national security systems. Hence,
various approaches in different studies and reports are utilized to
analyze this topic. Energy systems are subject to diverse risks and
threats which can vary according to specific geopolitical
circumstances, geographical location, technical failures,
environmental risks, social crises and timescale.
Any source of danger to the continuity of the energy production, its
consumption and/or final supply or other energy services is defined as
a risk to the national energy security and integrity. This topic is even
more important when it comes to energy infrastructure defined as
critical, which can often be subject to asymmetrical risks and threats.
Bearing in mind the long history of war and conflicts, as well as recent
refugees crises, the region of South East Europe, in particular the
Western Balkans is quite vulnerable regarding those issues.
In order to protect the energy system and to ensure its security, it is
necessary to understand the causes of danger, the nature of risks, as
well as to quantify their impact. Thus, identifying tangible and
measurable indicators represents a sound basis towards tackling risks
and preparing measures for response and mitigating consequences.
national economies, but as well the national security systems. Hence,
various approaches in different studies and reports are utilized to
analyze this topic. Energy systems are subject to diverse risks and
threats which can vary according to specific geopolitical
circumstances, geographical location, technical failures,
environmental risks, social crises and timescale.
Any source of danger to the continuity of the energy production, its
consumption and/or final supply or other energy services is defined as
a risk to the national energy security and integrity. This topic is even
more important when it comes to energy infrastructure defined as
critical, which can often be subject to asymmetrical risks and threats.
Bearing in mind the long history of war and conflicts, as well as recent
refugees crises, the region of South East Europe, in particular the
Western Balkans is quite vulnerable regarding those issues.
In order to protect the energy system and to ensure its security, it is
necessary to understand the causes of danger, the nature of risks, as
well as to quantify their impact. Thus, identifying tangible and
measurable indicators represents a sound basis towards tackling risks
and preparing measures for response and mitigating consequences.
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