Energy Security and Economic Development

Abstract

Energy security is often classified as necessary to human security because of the importance of its services for both modern economies and post-modern lifestyles as it relates to dialogue about energy issues as well as climate change. The chapter aims to provide assessment and consideration of key aspects relating to energy security by providing comprehensive definitions, highlights on key characteristics, underlying values and components of each of different key dimensions of energy security, as well as key contributions to economic developments. The chapter is primary based on reviewing the available literature in the field as well as inclusion of key professional and academic publications to enhance application and inclusion of key trends in the field as well as policies. The chapter provides an insight for policy developers and decision makers in several associated sectors.