East Mediterranean Natural Gas: A Game Changer?, East Mediterranean Natural Gas: A Game Changer?

One of the hottest topics currently under passionate discussion in the Middle East and global natural gas markets is that of the natural gas potential in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The question on everyone’s lips is whether this resource could be a regional, or indeed global, ’game-changer’. To answer this question, this book cuts through the misleading media reports and presents the facts of the matter, debunking the sources that overstate the region’s natural gas reserves, their impact on global markets which often link them to local, regional or global political strategies. It critically examines these claims and the rapidly evolving volatile political landscape affecting them. This is especially relevant today, considering global events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, which will continue to shape the future of East Mediterranean natural gas. The regional power struggle to become the dominant energy hubs among the Eastern Mediterranean countries adds further complexity to the narrative. For those readers unfamiliar with the technical aspects of natural gas, the game of football is used as an analogy, comparing the complex regional and global natural gas dynamics to a chaotic football match. This analogy makes the complex technical subject more accessible to a broader audience by framing it in a familiar and relatable way.