The Future of European Gas Markets

This presentation summarizes the main trends affecting the European gas markets in a context of growing demand, increasing dependency on imports and changing environment in Central and Eastern Europe. it underlines the main issues which could be discussed in relation with the future evolution of the European gas demand and supply balances. Strong positive factors for a continued growth of natural gas share are shown and guidelines for further integration of Central and Eastern Europe in a future large European are are suggested as a basis for further comments and ideas. (author)