A Gas Pipeline Model to Support European Energy Infrastructure

In the context of European Policy, in December 2005, the Council called upon the European Commission (EC) to make a proposal to develop a Directive on the identification and designation of European Critical Infrastructure (ECI). The original focus on terrorist threats later evolved into an all hazards approach. The severity of consequences and European dimension are to be assessed on the basis of Public, Economic, Environmental and Psychological effects, whilst owners/operators of ECI need to establish a Sector specific operator plan, including identification of assets, risk analysis and countermeasure prioritization.