In numerous definitions of energy security, an approach, which emphasises the importance of continuity of supply dominates. It takes into account the need for diversification and signals the necessity to protect the environment and keep energy costs under control. Noticeably, energy security is not only an issue of the state in strategic dimension, but it also embraces the management issues that can be comprehensively described through a classical, multi-level management approach using: strategic and operational levels. Furthermore, security in the dimension of needs is a response to threats. Therefore, the taxonomy of threats concerning the energy sector facilities may be useful in defining energy security in terms of management. This article is an attempt to define the features of energy security as a response to threats, within strategic, operational and tactical dimensions. The proposed herein approach aims to manage energy security in the scope of a diagnosis, an assessment, and taking action, as well as monitoring the current state.


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    Title :

    FROM THE TAXONOMY OF THREATS TO THE DEFINITION OF ENERGY SECURITY


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    Publication date :

    2020




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown