Examining the gas geopolitics of the region, identifying the obstacles to Iran’s presence in the regional gas market, and proposing practical solutions to overcome these obstacles
Abstract
Gas is one of Iran’s key leverage points in energy geopolitics. However, the gas market is not without competition, and some of Iran’s neighboring countries, such as Turkey, are seeking to bypass Iran in the regional gas market. Additionally, LNG is expected to hold a significant position in the future gas market, yet Iran currently has no presence in this sector. Therefore, for the Islamic Republic of Iran to maintain its presence in the gas and LNG markets, it must develop strategies both domestically (to manage consumption patterns) and internationally (for sales, transit, swap, and even gas purchases).
In this article, you will read about:
1.The regional gas geopolitics and Turkey’s objectives in this regard
2. Iran’s domestic obstacles to its presence in the regional gas market
3.LNG, liquefied natural gas, a fresh competitor in the gas market
4.Practical solutions to overcome Iran’s obstacles to presence in the regional gas market
This study was conducted at the Thought and Action Pouya Institute by Reza Ansari in 2022.
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