A broadened typology on energy and security
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Summary, in English
A broadened typology describing the interconnection between energy and security is developed in this paper, with the aim of improving understanding of the relationship between energy and security by applying different research and policy perspectives. One approach involves studying energy as an object exposed to security threats, using concepts such as security of supply or security of demand. Another approach involves studying the role of the energy system as the subject in generating or enhancing insecurity. The latter approach includes studying the conflict-generating potential inherent in the economic value of energy, the risk of accidents and antagonistic attacks to energy infrastructure and the security risks related to the negative environmental impact of the energy system. In order to make a comprehensive analysis of the security consequences of proposed energy policies or strategies, all these aspects should be taken into account to varying degrees. The typology proposed here could be a valuable tool for ensuring that all security aspects have been considered. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Avdelning/ar
Publiceringsår
2013
Språk
Engelska
Sidor
199-205
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie
Energy
Volym
53
Dokumenttyp
Artikel i tidskrift
Förlag
Elsevier
Ämne
- Energy Systems
Nyckelord
- Energy security
- Security of supply
- Policy evaluation
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt
- ISSN: 1873-6785