With the aim of improving road safety and fostering responsible driving behaviour, EKO is supporting an innovative experiential training programme aimed at young drivers doing their military service in the Cyprus National Guard.

The programme is based on modern training methodologies that enable participants to gain a practical understanding of the risks they face on the road every day through an immersive learning experience centred on observation, reflection, action and application.

Young motorists and motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable groups of road users, particularly during the first months after obtaining their driving licence. Through specially designed exercises conducted in a controlled environment, programme participants are challenged to manage realistic driving scenarios, gaining insight into how attention, reaction time and vehicle control are affected under different conditions.

The experiential training includes, among other activities, tests demonstrating the effects of driver distraction, comparative speed and reaction exercises, as well as simulations highlighting the impact of fatigue, alcohol consumption and drug use on driving behaviour.

EKO supports road safety through experiential new-driver training programme

The programme was implemented with great success over the two-day period of June 3–4, 2026, in collaboration with the Traffic Department of the Cyprus Police. The training experience concluded with discussion and reflection sessions, enhancing participants’ understanding of road safety risks while fostering personal responsibility and conscious decision-making behind the wheel.

EKO reaffirms its longstanding commitment to promoting road safety through initiatives that contribute to public awareness, education and protection. In this context, the company continues to invest in programmes that strengthen prevention, cultivate a stronger culture of responsible driving and contribute to creating safer roads for all.

About EKO CYPRUS LIMITED

EKO CYPRUS LIMITED is a wholly owned subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY. The company is engaged in the importation, storage, distribution and marketing of liquid fuels, lubricants and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), both in bulk and packaged form, serving commercial and industrial customers.

EKO CYPRUS LIMITED’s service station network holds a clear leading position in the motor fuels market. The company undertook the relocation of petroleum and LPG facilities from the Larnaca seafront to Vasiliko, an investment that is expected to exceed €50 million upon full completion.

The company’s contribution to the job market is equally significant, with over 1,500 people employed directly or indirectly through the company, its affiliated businesses and EKO-branded service stations.

About HELLENiQ ENERGY

HELLENiQ ENERGY, formerly known as Hellenic Petroleum, is a leading integrated energy group in south-east Europe. Founded in 1998, the company operates in six countries and maintains a portfolio spanning the entire energy value chain. In 2023, the Group recorded turnover of €12.8 billion and comparable EBITDA of €1.237 billion, while total investments reached €291 million.

HELLENiQ ENERGY is driving the energy transition across all its markets by embracing innovation and developing new initiatives. The company’s primary objective is to become the leading provider of low-carbon energy solutions, making a meaningful contribution to addressing both the causes and effects of climate change.

The Group is active in the production, supply and trading of energy, increasingly focusing on cleaner forms of energy and renewable energy sources. Its diversified portfolio across the oil and natural gas value chain includes refining, supply and trading of petroleum and petrochemical products, hydrocarbon exploration and production and fuel marketing, while it is also rapidly expanding its presence in renewable energy.

Through joint ventures and strategic investments, HELLENiQ ENERGY also maintains a significant presence in electricity generation, as well as in the supply and trading of natural gas and electricity.

HELLENiQ ENERGY places people at the centre of its business strategy, with long-term access to sustainable energy for all serving as a key priority. As a major investor, employer and active member of society, the company generates a significant socio-economic impact in the countries where it operates, while aspiring to remain a consistently reliable social partner.

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