Turkey issues new notice for gas exploration inside Cypriot EEZ
Turkey on Wednesday issued a new maritime notice for exploration inside Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, starting on July 18. It covers the area southwest of...
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A drilling moratorium would end Cyprus energy prospects for good (Updated)
If Cyprus declares a moratorium on work in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) due to any challenges from Turkey or the Turkish Cypriots, it...
Eni-Total drillship anchored off Larnaca
The Tungsten Explorer drillship anchored off the port of Larnaca on Thursday. Reports said the vessel will be laid up off Cyprus for the next...
Energy company completes Israeli pipeline
Energean announced on Monday the completion of works laying the main pipeline linking its Karish and Tanin gas fields to the Israeli shore. In a...
As cabinet ratifies EastMed, global producers are struggling
As the Cyprus Cabinet ratified the EastMed gas pipeline project, which is intended to transport natural gas from the Levantine Basin in Israel and gas...
Oil shock is good for Cypriot consumers
But it could take oil industry two to three years to return to normality By Charles Ellinas Last Monday the oil industry had one...
Energy company confirms it has proposed installation of an FRSU in Cyprus
Norwegian company Hoegh LNG has confirmed that it has submitted a proposal for the installation of a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FRSU) in Cyprus. The...
Cyprus says Turkey behaving like a pirate
The government said Thursday Turkey was behaving like a pirate after the neighbouring country declared its intention to continue drilling for natural gas inside Cyprus’...
As govt braces for gas delays, Turkeys says it will continue drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ
As the Cyprus government is looking at a long delay in its hydrocarbons programme, Turkey says it plans to continue drilling in the island’s exclusive...
Presidents highlight close Israeli-Cyprus ties
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday highlighted his country’s close relations with Cyprus, pointing out how it had hosted thousands of Jews after the Second...
Government defends Turkey policy as latter goads Cyprus over gas (Updated)
The government said on Monday it is taking all necessary diplomatic steps to denounce Turkey’s latest unlawful act in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), while...
Changing priorities threatens viability of EastMed gas pipeline
With Europe no longer needing gas supply diversification and its sharpened green focus, is the pipeline more of a pipedream? By Charles Ellinas After a...
Our View: we need a sense of perspective over EastMed pipeline
THE POLITICAL celebrations that followed the signing of the agreement for the construction of the EastMed pipeline were understandable. Not only had the doubters of...
Former minister who pioneered gas exploration says EastMed benefits questionable
The EastMed pipeline accord has positive and negative aspects, said Nicos Rolandis, who served both as minister of commerce, industry and tourism and minister for...
First EastMed commercial deal signed between Greece’s Depa and Energean
The first commercial deal for the EastMed pipeline was signed in Athens on Thursday between Greece’s Public Gas Corporation (Depa) and Energean, ahead of the...
‘Historic’ deal signed in Athens for EastMed pipeline (Update 2)
Cyprus, Greece and Israel signed in Athens on Thursday an ‘historic’ agreement for the construction of the EastMed natural gas pipeline. The agreement was concluded...
Greece proposes World Court if maritime dialogue with Turkey fails
Greece’s Prime Minister said in remarks published on Sunday that if Athens and Ankara cannot solve their dispute about maritime zones in the Mediterranean they...
Stakes raised in gas game, Cyprus reaches out diplomatically
Foreign minister Nicos Christodoulides on Friday discussed with several chief diplomats the situation in Libya, following the security and maritime accord between Tripoli and Ankara,...
Drones in north provide ‘a crucial role in providing support’ for Turkish vessels (Updated)
The first Turkish drone aimed at aiding the search for hydrocarbons by Ankara in the Eastern Mediterranean landed at Lefkonkio (Gecitkale) airport in the north...
Government signs €290m gas infrastructure deal (Updated)
The contract for the development of €290 million liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, one of the largest energy projects in Cyprus, was signed in Nicosia...
