Energy minister promises support for consumers
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou invoked the name of late United States President John F Kennedy in a speech to mark World Consumer Rights Day on Friday.
He said, “as is ...
Meeting on LNG expected by end of this week
This week could prove critical for the development of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project at Vasiliko as Energy Minister George Papanastasiou prepares to meet with officials from CPP-Metron ...
Talks over LNG spat have ‘gotten nowhere’
Efforts are still ongoing to resolve the liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal dispute, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Wednesday, stressing the government has not ruled out walking out of ...
Invoices ‘weaponised’ in ongoing LNG dispute
A Mexican standoff: that probably best describes the ongoing escalating dispute between the government and the Chinese-led consortium with the contract the build the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. And ...
Government raises photovoltaic subsidy for vulnerable consumers
The Council of Ministers on Thursday approved an increase in the subsidy amount for the installation of photovoltaic systems in residences of vulnerable electricity consumers. The adjustment raises the subsidy ...
Subsidiary to be setup to attract investors for EuroAsia
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) subsidiary, which will facilitate the possible entry of the Republic of Cyprus and other potential investors in the EuroAsia Interconnector project, is to be established ...
Minister explains rejection of Aphrodite gas proposal
The government has rejected the latest proposal on developing the Aphrodite gas play as it tilts the scales in favour of the companies holding the concession while at the same ...
Energy minister to meet with gas giants in London trip
Minister of Energy George Papanastasiou on Thursday is headed to London for a two-day meeting on energy and investments.
According to the ministry announcement, Papanastasiou is set to meet with ...
Papanastasiou participates in first EU-MED 9 Energy Ministerial Meeting (Updated)
Energy minister George Papanastasiou on Thursday took part in the EU-MED 9, a confab of EU energy ministers that decided to work together to turn the Mediterranean region into a green ...
Energy minister met with Egyptian counterpart, discuss electrical interconnection
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt in the fields of electricity, renewable energy, and natural gas, during a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart ...
Minister makes urgent call for energy prices to come down
Electricity prices must come down, as expensive energy is sapping people’s disposable income and also raising the cost of production for businesses, new Energy Minister George Papanastasiou stressed on ...
Proposals on managing gas prices must be thoroughly examined, Pilides says
The proposed regulation on controlling the rise of energy prices must be thoroughly studied to ensure that it is in line with wider EU policies, Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister, ...
Energy: difficult choices for the EU
It is time for Cyprus to move from words to action
As we approach winter the global energy crisis is getting worse and worse. It has shifted from a situation ...