Chapter 7: Economy of the Mediterranean energy

The 2023 ENEMED Report, produced by SRM and the ESL@energycenter/Department of Energy/Politecnico of Turin, is now in its fifth edition and is dedicated to the interactions between geopolitics and energy with reference to emerging energy technologies. The focus is once again on the current situation of the Mediterranean energy system, identifying and discussing possible evolutionary paths and highlighting the geopolitical implications that these could have. The aim is to highlight some of the key issues that need to be carefully considered in the short, medium and long term for an effective energy dialogue between the shores of the Mediterranean. The volume contains an analysis of the Mediterranean energy context and prospects, with an overview of the most relevant technologies, the role of related critical raw materials and the role of electricity interconnectors in the Mediterranean context, deepening the shift from fossil-based to 'green' energy dialogue between the shores of the basin. A constant presence in this report is the synergy with the maritime sector, with this year's focus on new sustainable port models.