Andris Piebalgs Quotations

I expect that these infringement proceedings will attract member states' awareness, that these things will be (fixed). I hope there will be measures taken by the member states.

We have doubts, and we would like to be assured that there will be enough investment. With deep respect to Russian companies, they need help.

If I am going to invest in Russian gas, I should have a clear understanding that I can bring that gas to market.

Europe needs a clear and more collective policy on the security of our energy supply. Now, powers reside at the national level and we need a Europe-wide approach.

I don't see any geopolitical tensions arising out of the Arctic.

Definitely Iran has huge gas reserves and I am definitely glad if Iranian gas will come to serve the European market as well.

We expect to also establish some form of community solidarity mechanism in the case if there is a gas disruption. I don't mean in this particular case, but in general.

I believe Russia will still be an important source but we need to develop new suppliers, and they will look for other clients.

Europe needs a clear and more collective and cohesive policy on security and energy supply. Today the issue of security of energy supply is only really considered at a national member-state level, but in reality we need a much greater European-wide approach on this issue.

We are doing our job ... and we will continue to do this. The Commission should also look upon how the market works.