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Czech Republic Natural Gas Security Policy
…concluded to validate the mechanism. Note: Transport data is not visible on this scale. Natural gas infrastructure Networks: transmission and distribution The Czech natural gas transmission network is composed of 2 637 km of transit pipelines, 1 181 km of domestic pipelines, and is divided into four branches: the Northern and Southern branches, which run from Lanžhot to the Czech-German borders, the Western branch, which connects the Northern and Southern branches, and the Moravian branch which supplies the Moravian region (south-eastern part of the country) and connects with Poland. These branches are well interconnected, except for North Moravia…
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Czech Republic Oil Security Policy
…refinery. The utilisation rate of the Druzhba over the past decade has been about 40-50%.The Czech portion of the IKL pipeline, which transports crude oil mainly from the Caspian region, is 168 km long (the entire length is 347 km) and its transport capacity usable for the Czech Republic is 200 kb/d. Starting from Vohburg in Germany, the IKL pipeline enters the Czech Republic in the west of the country and ends at the oil depot in Nelahozeves near Prague. The utilisation rate of the IKL in recent years has been about 20-40%. In Vohburg, the…
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France Natural Gas Security Policy
…Engie. GRDF operates 95% of France’s distribution grids, while 22 local distribution companies cover the remaining 5% and offer their own regulated tariffs. The French gas distribution network totals 195 000 km, the second-longest gas network in Europe after Germany. Both transmission and distribution networks are open to third-party users.LNG terminals and interconnections France has four LNG terminals (two in Fos sur Mer on the Mediterranean, one in Montoir de Bretagne on the Atlantic and one in Dunkerque on the North Sea). Terminals in Fos Tonkin and Montoir are owned by Elengy (a 100% subsidiary of Engie)…
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France Oil Security Policy
…Marseilles (35%) and Nantes-Saint-Nazaire (12%). Refined products are also mainly imported by sea, but come also from neighbouring countries by road, pipeline or by river (Belgium and Germany).Crude oil pipelines in France connect import depots and refineries. The main ones are:The southern European pipeline (PSE) which supplies the refineries of Feyzin and Cressier (Switzerland) from Marseille.The Antifer-Le Havre pipeline which transports crude oil from the port of Antifer to the CIM (Compagnie Industrielle Maritime) depot, located in Le Havre; the oil is then transported to the refineries in the Basse-Seine region.Product pipelines…
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Renewables 2020
Analysis and forecast to 2025 In May 2020, the IEA market update on renewable energy provided an analysis that looked at the impact of Covid-19 on renewable energy deployment in 2020 and 2021. This early assessment showed that the Covid-19 crisis is hurting – but not halting – global renewable energy growth. Half a year later, the pandemic continues to affect the global economy and daily life. However, renewable markets, especially electricity-generating technologies, have already shown their resilience to the crisis. Renewables 2020 provides detailed analysis and forecasts through 2025 of the impact of Covid-19 on renewables in…
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Czech Republic 2001
Energy Policy Review Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Czech Republic 2001 The International Energy Agency's 2001 review of the Czech Republic's energy policies and programmes.
The Czech Republic became the twenty-fifth member of the IEA in February 2001. In its transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, the Czech Republic has thoroughly reformed its energy policies and regulatory framework and restructured its energy sector. The country established a new energy regulator in 2001 and adopted a schedule for opening its electricity and gas markets to competition. The effective introduction of competition, however, will depend… -
Czechia 2025
Energy Policy Review Government action plays a pivotal role in ensuring secure and sustainable energy transitions. Energy policy is critical not just for the energy sector but also for meeting environmental, economic and social goals. Governments need to respond to their country’s specific needs, adapt to regional contexts and help address global challenges. In this context, the International Energy Agency (IEA) conducts Energy Policy Reviews to support governments in developing more impactful energy and climate policies.This Energy Policy Review was prepared in partnership between the Government of Czechia and the IEA. It draws on the IEA’s extensive…
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: France 2000
Energy Policy Review Energy Policies of IEA Countries: France 2000 The International Energy Agency's 2000 review of France's energy policies and programmes. It finds that France tries to achieve three major objectives in its energy policy: security of supply, environmental protection and low-cost energy for its economy and citizens, notably through its vast nuclear programme. The French have been generally successful, in particular in ensuring a secure energy supply – a high priority for the country, which has only minor energy resources. French energy policy is also based on a strong public service tradition, a notion that leads…
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Czech Republic 2010 Review
Energy Policy Review Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Czech Republic 2010 The Czech Republic, rich in coal resources, is the third-largest electricity exporter in the European Union. The energy sector plays an important role for the country’s economy and for the regional energy security. Since the last IEA in-depth review in 2005, the Czech Republic has strengthened its energy policy, further liberalised its electricity and gas markets and made laudable efforts to enhance oil and gas security. The Czech government has a unique opportunity to develop coherent and balanced energy and climate strategies as it currently updates…
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Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: Czech Republic 2010 update
Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: Czech Republic 2010 update In 2007, the IEA published Oil Supply Security: Emergency Response of IEA Countries. This report provides an overview of the IEA oil emergency response system and a detailed look at the specific systems in each IEA country for responding to an oil supply crisis. The report represented the findings of a five-year review cycle of the emergency response mechanisms in IEA member countries. Since the 2007 publication, the IEA has started a new cycle of reviews which now includes reviewing gas emergency policies. Rather than waiting for the completion of…