"This paper provides an analysis of the newly established EU Energy Platform – an institutional set-up that aims to play a key role in pooling Europe's demand for energy, coordinating infrastructure use, negotiating with the international partners and preparing for joint gas and hydrogen purchases. The main goal is to shade some light on the proposed instrument and analyse its relevance for the ongoing energy crisis. The paper is based on the qualitative research methodology approach that involves the technique of semi-structured interviews with American and European experts on energy policy, governance and oil and gas industry that were conducted in July–August 2022. Their perspectives and key recommendations are incorporated in the current analysis."

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