The EU relies heavily on energy imports, importing over 50% of its total energy needs. The EU's energy demand is growing while its domestic production is decreasing. Currently, fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal make up around 80% of the EU's energy needs. This over-reliance on imported fossil fuels leaves the EU vulnerable geopolitically. To increase its energy security, the EU aims to reduce energy demand through greater efficiency, boost renewable energy production to 20% of needs by 2020, and diversify its supplier base away from Russia which currently supplies around 30% of the EU's oil and gas imports. Major pipeline projects are planned to connect the EU to new suppliers while reducing dependence on Russia.