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As a consequence of cost-competitiveness of renewable energy technologies, the investments in these energy sources are becoming more and more significative. To be effective, these investments will require to make the energy system more secure and sustainable, by reducing the risks for investors in the emerging sectors. In this transition towards a wider use of renewable energy sources, there are mainly three main challenges that should be overcome in the near future: 1) policy and regulatory uncertainty; 2) high investment risks in developing countries; and 3) system integration of wind and solar in some countries.

The GAS Working Group assesses the current status of natural gas and LNG markets in Mediterranean countries, their relevant regulatory frameworks and possible evolutions.