From Journal of Energy Security
''During the Cold War, energy security in the NATO context meant ensuring a reliable supply of fuel to Allied Forces, but the concept of energy security has evolved, covering a range of issues that include critical infrastructure protection, reliable access to affordable energy, security of energy supplies at a fair price, and diversification of energy transit routes. Rising energy demand has also figured into the picture. NATO countries account for only 6% of proven oil reserves, but concurrently account for approximately 39% of the global oil consumption. The situation in gas is not much different. NATO member states control only 7% of global conventional gas reserves, but account for 34% of gas consumption. For NATO, reliable energy imports are critical. NATO expansion has also highlighted the importance of energy reliability in particular for its newest members which are geographically proximate to the former Soviet Union.''
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