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More provocations expected from Turkey as Cyprus pushes ahead with energy plans

George PsyllidesJuly 13, 2017July 13, 2017

By George PsyllidesJuly 13, 2017July 13, 201785 41

The government expected Turkey to continue sabre-rattling, as the republic pushed on with its offshore natural gas exploration, Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Thursday.

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Drillship arrives at block 11 (Update 2)

Staff ReporterJuly 12, 2017July 12, 2017

By Staff ReporterJuly 12, 2017July 12, 201773 34

Work to install and stabilise a drilling platform at an offshore area within the island’s exclusive economic zone was going smoothly, the government said on

Energy

Drilling in Block 11 to go ahead on July 12

Andria KadesJuly 3, 2017

By Andria KadesJuly 3, 20173 99

Drilling in Cyprus’ offshore Block 11 will go ahead as scheduled this month, with tests set to begin on July 12, jointly conducted by France’s

Energy

Blocks 11 and 12 top priorities for the government, Lakkotrypis says

Source: Cyprus News AgencyMay 26, 2017May 26, 2017

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyMay 26, 2017May 26, 20173 30

Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis says expanding exploration within Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and proceeding with exploitation of the Aphrodite field were the two top

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‘Block 11 looks extremely promising’, gas expert says

Elias HazouMarch 9, 2017

By Elias HazouMarch 9, 20174 110

The partnership between French oil and gas major Total and Italy’s ENI in offshore Block 11 is an extremely significant development as it greatly increases

Energy

Total to delay Block 11 drilling

Elias HazouJanuary 24, 2017January 24, 2017

By Elias HazouJanuary 24, 2017January 24, 201716 50

French oil major Total has alerted the government that its planned drilling for hydrocarbons in Cyprus’ economic waters will be pushed back to the summer.

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Total to start exploratory drilling in April

Elias HazouOctober 6, 2016November 17, 2016

By Elias HazouOctober 6, 2016November 17, 201615 22

Energy giant Total said on Thursday that it plans to carry out its first exploratory drilling for hydrocarbons offshore Cyprus around April next year. Total

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Total to start drilling in early 2017

Elias HazouJune 10, 2016November 17, 2016

By Elias HazouJune 10, 2016November 17, 20169 22

FRENCH oil major Total will likely commence exploring for gas in their offshore Block 11 concession in early 2017, energy minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on

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Cabinet extends Total’s exploration licence

George PsyllidesDecember 3, 2015November 17, 2016

By George PsyllidesDecember 3, 2015November 17, 201613 37

The cabinet on Thursday approved the extension of energy giant Total’s exploration license in offshore Block 11 for two years. Deputy government spokesman Victoras Papadopoulos

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‘Important news’ expected from Total

Jean ChristouDecember 2, 2015November 17, 2016

By Jean ChristouDecember 2, 2015November 17, 20166 38

The government is poised to grant French energy giant Total an extension on its exploration license in offshore Block 11, local media reported on Wednesday.

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Total shows ‘lively’ interest in Cyprus EEZ

Elias HazouNovember 24, 2015November 17, 2016

By Elias HazouNovember 24, 2015November 17, 201610 21

By Elias Hazou French oil and gas major Total is displaying a “lively” interest in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) after the discovery of a

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Total reportedly looking to extend license

Katy TurnerOctober 14, 2015November 17, 2016

By Katy TurnerOctober 14, 2015November 17, 20165 49

French oil major Total are poised to request a renewal of their exploration license in offshore Block 11, local reports said on Tuesday. In January

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Positive slant found on Egyptian gas discovery

Elias HazouSeptember 1, 2015November 17, 2016

By Elias HazouSeptember 1, 2015November 17, 201637 46

By Elias Hazou The potential existence of a massive gas field just south of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will benefit the island by upgrading

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Deal signed with Total for further exploration

Jean ChristouMarch 18, 2015November 17, 2016

By Jean ChristouMarch 18, 2015November 17, 201618 690

Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis, and the General Manager of Total E&P Cyprus B.V., Jean-Luc Porcheron, on Wednesday signed an agreement on further exploration works in