‘No’ to linking gas with peace talks
By Elias Hazou The government said on Tuesday it would not agree to any process linking the issue of natural gas to peace talks. “Any...
Energy
Cooperation the key to commercialising natural gas
Acting Special Envoy and Coordinator for Energy Affairs at the US State Department Amos Hochstein has said that the best way to commercialise Cyprus` natural...
Parties seek plan to de-link gas and Cyprob talks
By Elias Hazou PRESIDENT NICOS Anastasiades has summoned party leaders to a meeting on Tuesday, to jointly hammer out Nicosia’s strategy regarding ongoing tensions in...
Energy sector reform is urgent, regulators told
By Jean Christou THE planned new rules for reforming the energy market in Cyprus need to be urgently put in place, Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis...
Foreign legal advice will be sought to deal with Turkey’s EEZ violations
By Jean Christou THE Foreign Ministry yesterday welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the European Parliament earlier in the day condemning Turkey’s violation of...
Households cut electricity consumption by 14 per cent in 2013
By George Psyllides OVERALL electricity sales dropped 10.7 per cent year-on-year in 2013 because of the economic crisis, the chairman of the state company EAC...
Cairo summit a first important step
By Elias Hazou THE DECLARATION signed at the Cairo summit is envisioned as an outline agreement between Cyprus, Greece and Egypt, one that can lead...
New tripartite meeting in the works with Israel
A new trilateral meeting between Cyprus, Greece and Israel is being prepared, Government Spokesman Nikos Christodoulides has said. The Cairo meeting, which took place in...
Rules ‘ignored’ for oilfield behemoths
By Elias Hazou IN A scramble to bring forward the operations of oilfield services behemoths Halliburton and Schlumberger in Aradippou, authorities here seem to have...
Greece joins war of words, as Samaras calls on Turkey to stop harassing Cyprus
By George Psyllides GREECE urged NATO partner Turkey on Friday to stop harassing Cyprus while it looks to exploit offshore natural gas fields, wading into...
Greece tells Turkey to stop challenging Cyprus natgas efforts
Greece urged NATO partner Turkey on Friday to stop harassing Cyprus while it looks to exploit offshore natural gas fields, wading into a dispute that...
Eide says focus on the future
UN SPECIAL Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide said yesterday he remained “realistically optimistic” that the two communities could set aside the standoff over the...
‘Cyprus boasts plenty of expertise in rig support’
By Angelos Anastasiou CYPRUS can boast companies with the expertise to perform maintenance services on offshore equipment and can expect to see more heading its...
Lloyds: sea and air pollution around Larnaca port should be monitored
SEA AND air pollution in and around Larnaca port should be continuously monitored, an independent study by Lloyd’s Register has recommended. The study was commissioned...
Results from Block 9 expected within weeks
By George Psyllides The results of exploratory drilling for natural gas offshore Cyprus are expected in the next weeks, Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on...
Israel calls on EU to act as ‘real mediator’ in east Med
By Elias Hazou ISRAEL said yesterday it backs Cyprus’ offshore oil and gas search despite Turkish objections to the endeavour, with the government in Nicosia...
Turkish ‘oil rig’ hysteria ends with arrival of platform for repairs
By Elias Hazou THE departure of a drilling rig from Turkey’s coast and headed toward Cyprus sparked wild media speculation on Wednesday, ending days of...
Israel backs Cyprus gas exploration in east Med
Israel said on Wednesday it supported attempts by Cyprus to carry out natural gas exploration offshore, in spite of objections from Turkey challenging the endeavour....
Hydrocarbons not part of reunification talks: energy minister
By Elias Hazou The United States government has not proposed tabling hydrocarbons in the Cyprus peace talks, Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Wednesday. “Categorically,...
Pipelines favoured option for gas finds
By Elias Hazou Noble Energy is leaning toward regional pipelines as its favoured option for monetising its Cypriot natural gas finds, with onshore liquefied natural...
