Enabling the Iranian Gas Export Options : The Destiny of Iranian Energy Relations in a Tripolar Struggle over Energy Security and Geopolitics

Kuhn, Maximilian

Springer VS（2013/12発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 379 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783658000929
• DDC分類 338.275850955

Full Description

Maximilian Kuhn investigates one of the most pressing, yet neglected subjects in the field of global energy politics: the integration of the Iranian gas market. Possessing the world's second-largest proven natural gas reserves, Iran is a hypothetical energy giant-in-waiting. Yet over three decades of internal divisions, coupled with crippling international sanctions, have left Iran unable to capitalize on its vast energy potential. Increasing global demand for natural gas and a government in constant need of finding new sources of revenue to meet the needs of a fast-growing population should lead Iran to eventually become a large-scale gas exporter. How this could take place and what the implications for global gas markets would be are the central research questions tackled by this study. The study allows a look beyond international politics, Iranian political decision-making, investment laws, and pipeline games.

Contents

Evolution of the global natural gas market.- Iran's political system, institutions, and power structure.- Iran's energy policy and energy decision making.- Iran's contractual and legal framework for foreign investments.- International relations.