Land lease agreement paves way for EuroAsia Interconnector
A contract paving the way for the construction works for the EuroAsia Interconnector, which will connect the electricity networks of Cyprus, Israel, Crete and Attica
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Government strikes new deal with Noble over Aphrodite gas (Updated)
Cyprus has struck a production-sharing deal for the Aphrodite gas reservoir worth over $9 billon (€7.9bn) over 18 years with Noble Energy and its partners,
Tenders opened for supply of LNG
The Natural Gas Public Company (Defa) on Tuesday invited expressions of interest for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to import facilities currently under
Nicosia to host first trilateral meeting among FMs of Cyprus, Greece and Armenia
Nicosia will host on Tuesday, June 4, the first trilateral meeting among the Foreign Ministers of Cyprus, Greece and Armenia, Nikos Christodoulides, George Katrougalos and
Turkey to dispatch second drillship this month
Turkey will be dispatching a second drillship to the eastern Mediterranean in the middle of the month, the country’s energy minister has said. Fatih
Cyprus reaches deal with Noble on modifying gas contract – reports
The government is said to have clinched a deal with the Aphrodite gas field stakeholders to modify the production sharing contract, with energy minister Giorgos
Merkel, Tusk back Cyprus over Turkish action in EEZ (updated)
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, reiterated her opposition to the illegal activities of Turkey within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus during a
Cyprus-Egypt electricity framework agreement signed
A framework agreement has been signed in Cairo for the construction and commissioning of the EuroAfrica Interconnector which will link the electricity networks of Egypt
Eight offshore drills for hydrocarbons over next 24 months
Cyprus plans to carry out eight offshore drills for hydrocarbons over the next 24 months, the government revealed on Tuesday. “Activities within the Exclusive Economic
EEZ incursion prevents any hopes of talks, president tells UN
Turkey’s violation of the Republic’s sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) prevents the resumption of peace negotiations, president Nicos Anastasiades told the UN
UK minister ‘frustrated’ by criticism of EEZ comments
British Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan has expressed his frustration over the intense criticism addressed personally to him by Nicosia for comments he made
Cyprus protests to UK over ‘disputed’ EEZ comments (Update 2)
British High Commissioner Stephen Lillie was summoned to the foreign ministry on Wednesday to clarify statements by the UK government on its stance vis-à-vis Cyprus’
Energy ministry pushes for application deadline extension for RES park
By Philippe Orphanides The energy ministry’s intention of asking the cabinet to extend the application deadline for the second renewable energy park (RES) project has
Foreign minister calls for EU action over Turkish incursion
The EU must act decisively over Turkey’s latest provocations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday,
Energean in updated offer to sell natural gas to Cyprus
Greek oil and gas company Energean has submitted to Cypriot authorities an updated proposal to sell natural gas to the island from one of its
‘Blatant new attack on Cyprus EEZ’ (updated)
Turkey’s illegal activities in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) constitute an unprecedented violation of Cyprus’ sovereign rights, revealing the true intentions of Turkey in
Exploratory licence expected soon for Block 7
Talks between Total and Eni and the government to explore Block 7 of Cyprus’ EEZ are at an advanced stage and the announcement of an
National Council demands Turkey withdraw from Cyprus’ EEZ
The National Council on Saturday unanimously condemned the “flagrant violation” of Cyprus’ sovereign rights and called on Turkey to immediately cease its threats of violence
National Council convenes to discuss Turkish EEZ incursion
Turkey`s provocations in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be discussed during a meeting on Saturday of the National Council convened by President Nicos Anastasiades. The
Significant progress in talks with energy giants says Lakkotrypis (Updated)
Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said significant progress has been achieved in negotiations with energy giants Total and Eni over an offshore concession inside the island’s