VOL. XLV

No 43

28-October-2002

SUPPLY/DEMAND

Hain Warns On Cost Of Securing Middle East Oil Supply

Securing the supply of affordable energy is vital to maintaining Europes security and competitiveness in a rapidly globalizing world, according to UK Foreign Office Minister and former energy minister Peter Hain. Speaking at the Energy Security Conference held by the London-based Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on 17 October, Mr Hain outlined three priorities for action, including greater...