The changing Energy Landscape in the Atlantic Region

Policy Brief

One of the most exciting – and potentially most promising – changes in the Atlantic Basin is the emergence of the Atlantic energy system. The new position for the Atlantic in global energy markets is supported by the shift for demand to emerging Asia-Pacific markets, as well as structural declines in energy demand within the Atlantic Space. The shale revolution, advances in petroleum technology and exploration, as well as movement towards low-carbon economies present new opportunities, interdependencies and perspectives for all Atlantic actors but particularly for the EU to diversify its energy resources.