Total demand for primary commercial energy in the Mediterranean may increase of 65% between 2000 and 2025, with the continuation of trends observed for the past 30 years. Although the riparian countries are unequally endowed with energy resources, all of them have room for manoeuvre to improve the efficiency of their energy use, secure their supply sources and contribute to more sustainable energy development.
The latest Blue Plan publication “A Sustainable Future for the Mediterranean: The Blue Plan’s Environment and Development Outlook” shows the possibility of considerable gains. Indeed, the current oil price escalation emphasizes the need for energy efficiency policies and for developing renewable energy.
