This dissertation was written as part of the Master of Science in Energy Law, Business,
Regulation & Policy at the International Hellenic University.
Aim of this dissertation is to present Greece’s energy policy and to examine the impact
of Russian invasion in Ukraine on its energy security. The energy policy will be
presented in a more general way according to the “National Energy and Climate Plan”
and the “Long Term Strategy 2050” as issued by the ministry of environment and
energy of Greece. Thus, on the one hand, the dissertation highlights the main
objectives of the Greek energy policy. On the other hand, it denotes that center of
gravity is shifted towards sustainable transition to a climate neutral economy by the
year 2050.
Focusing on Greek energy policy, this dissertation examines the potential impact of the
Russian invasion in Ukraine, that took place a year ago, on it. It also demonstrates the
importance of the trilateral energy cooperation schemes in the Eastern Mediterranean
and how this can change the energy landscape in Greece. Incorporating evidence from
scientific data concerning energy projects in the area of interest, this study aims at
showing the important role assigned to Greece amid this complex energy coincidence
for the European continent. Also, Türkiye’s reactions to the above planning occupy a
significant place in this thesis, as it is a point of friction between parties involved in the
energy projects of the region.
The analysis shows that Greece, through its new energy policy is emerging into a key
gateway to Southeast Europe concerning natural gas and acquires the necessary
prerequisites to become an exporter of clean green energy in the coming years.
Delving deep into energy and geopolitical issues, it concludes that Greece’s energy
policy is reshaping the challenging energy environment of the Eastern Mediterranean
by placing the country at a critical point on the European energy map. Finally, it
mitigates any impact of the Russian invasion in Ukraine on its energy security.
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