The Czech Republic has reached a pivotal juncture in its energy history. For decades, the country relied heavily on Russian oil, with approximately half of its oil—around four million metric tons annually—supplied through the Druzhba pipeline. However, this dependency has significantly diminished following the completion of the Trans Alpine Pipeline (TAL) expansion, a development heralded … Leggi tutto Czech Republic’s Path to Energy Independence: The Impact of the Trans Alpine Pipeline Expansion and Strategic Shifts in Oil Supply