Is LNG plant a dead duck?
By Elias Hazou THROUGH deliberate delay or wavering, Cyprus may be letting plans slip for an onshore LNG plant, a gas expert has warned. Charles...
Energy
Cyprus gets four proposals for interim gas supplies
Cyprus state gas company DEFA said on Monday it has received four proposals to supply natural gas to the island, an interim solution for power generation before...
Anastasiades seeks investment in UAE (Update)
By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Nicos Anastasiades yesterday began contacts in Abu Dhabi at the start of a four-day visit to the United Arab Emirates aiming...
No question of linking gas to Cyprob talks
By George Psyllides There was no question of discussing natural gas as part of the island’s reunification talks, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday, and...
Larnaca up in arms over port plans for natgas companies
By George Psyllides LARNACA residents were up in arms yesterday over government plans to allow energy companies to set up operations at the town’s port...
Interview: President says gas find may help resolve island’s division
By Michele Kambas President Nicos Anastasiades said discovery of natural gas around Cyprus could galvanize international efforts to resolve the long-standing division of the island...
LNG plant talks finally back on track
By Elias Hazou FACE-to-face talks between the government and Noble Energy on the construction and operation of an LNG plant are finally back on track....
EAC urges rethink on electricity price cut
By Elias Hazou THE ELECTRICITY Authority (EAC) has urged the government to rethink a prior decision ordering it to cut electricity prices by eight percent...
Gas prospecting to be speeded up
By Elias Hazou CYPRUS is seeking to speed up prospecting for hydrocarbons in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with a view to clinching a binding...
EIB President to visit Cyprus
European Investment Bank President (EIB) Werner Hoyer will pay a one-day official visit to Cyprus on Thursday. During the visit he will sign an agreement...
Cyprus, Israel, Greece: the new supply hope of Europe
By Staff Reporter CYPRUS aspires to become in the long run an alternative provider of energy to meet EU needs, energy minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said...
Cyprus to await outcome of offshore drilling before any new licensing
By Elias Hazou Cyprus will await the outcome of offshore drilling this year and the next before deciding on a potential new licensing round, energy...
Lakkotrypis: interim gas supply must be a priority for DEFA
By Staff Reporter Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis on Wednesday held his first meeting with the new board of the Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) making...
Shipping industry can benefit from hydrocarbons exploitation
By Stefanos Evripidou THE DISCOVERY of hydrocarbons in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) widens the potential for the country’s shipping industry, creating new synergies of...
Canada eager for hydro-carbons role
CANADA is keen to participate in the development of Cyprus’ offshore hydrocarbons, energy minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Monday. His comments came shortly after meeting...
Noble: we’re not going anywhere
By Elias Hazou NOBLE Energy yesterday reiterated its resolve to monetising Cypriot gas, at the same time denying reports that it has been discussing piping...
Shakeup in energy bodies welcomed by the industry
By Elias Hazou THIS week’s reshuffle of the boards of the Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company (CHC) and the Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) has received positive...
Greece to commission feasibility study for Mediterranean gas pipeline
By Karolina Tagaris Greece launched an international tender on Monday for a study on the feasibility of a proposed pipeline to carry gas from Israel...
Government committed to LNG plant
ENERGY minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis reaffirmed the government’s commitment to constructing a natural gas liquefaction terminal on Saturday, and noted that the new cabinet will be...
Residents in Vassilikos area plan to protest energy hub
By Angelos Anastasiou Residents of the villages surrounding the Vassilikos area in Limassol have announced a demonstration for Sunday, March 16 at Mari village, in...
