Energy ministry to tap millions in EU funding for green transition
The energy ministry will seek to tap millions in EU funds to finance the transition to greener energy, minister Natasa Pilides told the House finance...
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Government congratulates energy minister on birth of her child
Government spokesman Kyriacos Koushos on Wednesday congratulated newly appointed Energy Minister Natasa Pilidou on the birth of her second child. “I will congratulate her on...
Energy minister stepping down by end of month – reports
Reports on Wednesday were rife that Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis would be stepping down from his post within weeks. The rumours have been circulating since...
Energy minister hints at gas find
Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Friday the results of an ongoing exploratory natural gas drill off the island’s coast were encouraging but more time...
Bidders for third round to be announced next week
The government will next week name the companies with which it will engage in talks with a view to awarding them offshore exploration concessions, energy...
Israel’s Netanyahu to fast-track natural gas plan after minister resigns
By Ari Rabinovitch Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will take control of the Economy Ministry to fast-track a plan to develop huge offshore natural gas...
Minister urges consumers to vote with their feet
By Angelos Anastasiou Energy minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Monday that he was not happy with the retail price of fuel and basic consumer goods,...
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...
Safety fears over Vasilikos Energy Complex ignored
By Brian Lait EARLIER THIS year the Sunday Mail published articles and letters about the planned Vasilikos Energy Complex, the inherent dangers attached to such...
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...
Lakkotrypis: no pipeline to Turkey without Cyprus solution
By Peter Stevenson Without a solution to the Cyprus problem, transporting natural gas to Turkey via a pipeline is not an option, Energy Minister Giorgos...
Cyprus and Lebanon agree to talk gas
By Stefanos Evripidou CYPRUS AND Lebanon yesterday agreed to start negotiations on a unitisation agreement which would regulate who gets what in the event that...
‘Act now or be damned later’ EAC union told
By Peter Stevenson AN EMERGENCY action plan is needed to deal with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus’ (EAC) declining revenues, Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) chief...