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Regulatory preconditions to encourage multi-country new gas infrastructures in CSEEPublished: 1 of July, 2011

The regional integration of national energy markets would increase security of supply by creating a larger market for generation and infrastructure investment and could contribute to better diversification of primary resources. Adequate network infrastructure with high interoperability and liquid markets is a key prerequisite for market integration. Investment into new infrastructure is indispensable to achieve better diversification of gas sources and to increase commercial relations between the countries.

The aim of the present study is to examine the regulatory framework that must be in place to carry out the necessary investment into new gas transmission pipelines and storage facilities in Central and South East Europe. Our research is not limited to study investment incentives, but try to give an overview of all the regulatory tools and practices recommended by European organisations during their work to advance regional integration of national gas markets.