Analysis by Luis Nasi
The natural gas sector in most of the Western Balkans is largely underdeveloped. Consumption is low, as is infrastructure penetration. In recent years, new sources have become available, which, provided the necessary infrastructure is built, can change the situation and increase the use of gas in the region. This paper presents the Ionian-Adriatic Pipeline, which would link the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline with the Croatian gas transmitting system. In doing so, it could make access to gas a reality for Albania, Montenegro, and possibly Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, while increasing energy security in the region. The feasibility of this project, its benefits and possible implications are discussed, concluding that the construction of this pipeline would be a wise decision and significantly benefit the region.