Energy
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"Energy".- Spain is still a vulnerable country with respect to energy. On the one hand, it depends exclusively on other countries for its supply and, on the other, the low rate of gas and electricity interconnections with the rest of Europe increases the threat of supply interruptions. This vulnerability is heightened in the new geostrategic context characterised by the rapid economic growth of large countries, leading to a considerable rise in energy demand. There is growing competition for scant resources. The possibility of this competition being conducted outside the market framework and giving rise to conflicts over the control of energy resources is a risk and a threat to international security and to Spain. Energy is a key factor in economic progress and the correct functioning of society. Energy security depends on different factors: an adequate supply at affordable prices, secure installations and transport networks, and environmental sustainability.