‘My friends call me Joe Bidenopoulos’
By Staff Reporter US Vice President Joe Biden has spoken of a new opportunity for a “win-win breakthrough” involving Cyprus, Turkey and Israel and the
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Anastasiades-Samaras discuss ‘Turkish provocations’ in EEZ (Update)
President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras have discussed the coordination of actions as a reaction to the Turkish provocations in Cyprus Exclusive
Energy Minister: Oman interested in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone
Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis said on Wednesday that Oman is very much interested in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Lakkotrypis, who visited Oman recently and
Lakkotrypis completes Oman contacts
Commerce, Energy and Tourism Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis has just completed a series of meetings in Oman on cooperation opportunities in several fields. Lakkotrypis had separate
Regional meeting says health and safety ‘vital’ in energy future
By Angelos Anastasiou EXPERTS and companies in the field of energy took part in the first regional meeting for collaboration on ‘Safety and Environmental Protection
Saipem starts drilling in block 9
By Elias Hazou THE Saipem 10000 ultra deepwater drillship was yesterday poised to start drilling the seabed as it prospects for natural gas offshore Cyprus.
Turkish warship shadowing drillship
By George Psyllides Hydrocarbon exploration will continue despite Turkey’s objections, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Wednesday, warning that potential harassment was incompatible with the
European LNG exports could begin by 2022
Cyprus could begin exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe by 2022, according to the chairman of the Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company Chairman Toula Onoufriou. “It
Drillship en route to Cyprus to start work in Block 9
By Elias Hazou A DRILLSHIP that will be prospecting for natural gas on behalf of an Italian-Korean consortium is en route to Cyprus’ offshore Block
EIB discusses energy investment
By Stefanos Evripidou EUROPEAN Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer yesterday met with President Nicos Anastasiades in Nicosia where the main focus of discussion was
Geostrategic and energy posts filled
By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Nicos Anastasiades has appointed the members of the new National Geostrategic Council and the Energy Council. Heading the National Geostrategic Council,
Egypt ratifies agreement with Cyprus for co-exploitation of hydrocarbons
By Staff Reporter EGYPTIAN President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has issued a presidential decree with which he approves the ratification of the framework agreement with Cyprus
Oil hits 17-month low below $98 as supplies build
By Christopher Johnson Brent crude fell to a 17-month low below $98 a barrel on Thursday, down for the sixth straight session as worries over
UNic and MIHT to boost training in hydrocarbons
By Evie Andreou A COOPERATION agreement for a comprehensive training programme on hydrocarbons was signed yesterday by the University of Nicosia and the Mediterranean Institute
Lakkotrypis concludes Jordan visit
Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis was due home on Wednesday after a series of meetings in Jordan on energy issues. Lakkotrypis on Tuesday had separate meetings
Cyprus reserves drilling areas
By Elias Hazou CYPRUS has reserved areas in the eastern Mediterranean for gas drilling operations, energy minister Cyprus reserves drilling areas revealed yesterday. Cypriot authorities
US ambassador talks energy, Cyprus problem
The reunification of Cyprus continues to be a top priority for the US, ambassador John Koenig said on Wednesday, and he urged Turkey to contribute
Talks aim at agreement of LNG terminal
By Elias Hazou A STANDING government team of technocrats and officials is to begin negotiations with the ENI-KOGAS consortium and with France’s Total with the
Cypriot team receives international distinction at Microsoft competition
The winners in the Student Entrepreneurship category of Cyprus` first Digital Championship 2013-2014 have received an international distinction at the Imagine Cup 2014, organised by
Talks with Egypt on potential natural gas sale after ENI-KOGAS drilling results
NICOSIA will enter into concrete talks with Cairo over a possible natural gas sale to Egypt after the first results of the exploration activity by