Middle East conflict exposes Europe's energy vulnerability, expert says
Expert Valeri Bessel notes the Middle East escalation reveals no global energy surplus and Europe's gas supply fragility, as reported by Sputnik.
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has highlighted a concerning reality for Europe: there are no surplus energy resources in the global market. Valeri Bessel, a professor at the Russian State University of Oil and Gas 'Gubkin', explained to Sputnik that this situation exposes the continent's fragility in gas supply. Europe's dependence on external sources has become more apparent amid geopolitical tensions, underscoring the need to diversify supply routes. Bessel emphasized that the Middle East escalation shows how global energy markets are sensitive to regional crises, directly impacting European energy security.