PRIORITIES OF THE VISEGRAD COUNTRIES IN CONVENTIONAL AND NUCLEAR ENERGY

Abstract

The Visegrad countries, as members of the EU, are implementing a common line to reduce oil and gas supplies from Russia. This is accompanied by a number of problems, since not all B4 countries equally have sufficient energy potential to ensure sustainable economic growth. In this regard, the article discusses the strategic steps and operational measures necessary to eliminate conflicts that arise in the course of the process of replacing Russian energy resources implemented by the Visegrad countries. The state and prospects of cooperation between the Visegrad countries in the field of nuclear energy are also being studied. Other energy sectors where the Russian presence in the form of supplied resources or participation in investment activities is minimal (i.e. hydropower, as well as the use of coal and renewable energy sources) are not considered. It was noted that the Visegrad countries apply different energy policy strategies, depending on the sufficiency of their own energy resources, the availability of coastal terminals, the development of energy transport infrastructure, and even on demonstrating a solidarity position on a number of pressing issues for the European Union.

Keywords

• visegrad countries
• energy
• oil
• gas
• nuclear power plants