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Author Biography

Sharmistha Hazra is a Doctoral Scholar, in Political Science and International Relations, School of Liberal Studies, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Dr. Pramod Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Mody University of Science and Technology, Sikar, India. He earned his PhD in 2024 from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5038/1944-0472.18.4.2603

Subject Area Keywords

Energy security, Europe and EU, Russia

Abstract

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 disrupted the European Union’s energy landscape, exposing its heavy reliance on Russian fuels. The ongoing crisis prompted a shift in the EU’s policy, accelerating efforts toward energy self-sufficiency and diversification of energy sources. The REPowerEU Plan, launched in March 2022, aimed to reduce Russian dependence by boosting renewables, enhancing energy efficiency, and diversifying suppliers, including Norway, the U.S., and Qatar. Despite progress in reducing gas demand and increasing wind and solar capacity, challenges such as slow policy implementation, internal divisions, and continued Russian energy imports remain significant concerns. Geopolitical tensions and reliance on suppliers like China for clean tech further complicate energy security. This article examines the EU’s pre-war energy dependence, policy responses following the invasion, and lessons learned with a base on energy transition theory, geopolitics and energy security. The article concludes that while progress has been made for energy transition, achieving true energy independence requires unified policies and a greater emphasis on self-sufficiency.

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