The bright future of Egypt’s gas sector – a success story
By Charles Ellinas The recent pronouncements by Egypt’s Petroleum Minister, Tareq El Molla, demonstrate the confidence the country now has in its energy sector. It
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Anastasiades to send non-paper to Akinci on gas
President Nicos Anastasiades is expected to send a non-paper to Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, containing his counterproposals on the issue of natural gas, the
Ankara’s ‘good will’ on gas should not be seen ‘as weakness’ Turkish defence minister says
Turkey’s “good will” on the hydrocarbon issue should not be perceived as weakness, the country’s Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, said on Thursday. “Our goodwill should
Gas, Varosha blight talks hopes
Varosha and gas, and the Turkish side’s ‘willingness’ to discuss options other than a bizonal, bicommunal federation, appeared on Monday to be the main bones
Licences for ENI and Total to explore block seven
The cabinet on Monday licensed energy companies ENI and Total to explore block seven of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and approved a partnership between
First exploitation licences set to be issued for Cyprus EEZ
The Council of Ministers is expected issue exploitation licences for the Aphrodite field, Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Sunday. “Regarding the agreements with Total
Akel: president should make counter-proposal to Akinci on gas
Main opposition Akel said on Saturday the Greek Cypriot side should come up with a counter-proposal to Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci’s suggestion on hydrocarbons,
Turkey dismisses reports of massive gas find off Cyprus
Turkey on Friday dismissed as provocative, media reports that its drillship Fatih, which is operating off Paphos has struck a massive amount of natural gas.
Germany calls on Turkey to refrain from illegal drilling
Germany on Wednesday called on Turkey to avoid escalation and refrain from illegal drillings off Cyprus. German foreign ministry`s deputy spokesman Christofer Burger told the
Response to Akinci proposal to be sent in a week
The Republic’s negative response to Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci’s proposal for a joint committee on hydrocarbons is expected to be sent in about a
Five exploratory and five appraisal wells to be drilled in next two years (Updated)
Five exploratory and five appraisal wells will be drilled in the next two years in offshore concessions inside Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Energy Minister
Akinci submits gas cooperation proposal through UN (Update 3)
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci has formalised a proposal he has made in the past to set up a joint committee for cooperation on hydrocarbons
Cavusoglu threatens Cyprus with a ‘response like in the past’ (Updated)
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday Cyprus could do nothing to stop Turkey from drilling for natural gas, and if it tried it would
Turkey’s drilling: is it even worth it?
By Charles Ellinas THE EU’s staunch solidarity with Cyprus against Turkey’s continued violation of Cyprus’ EEZ has been re-affirmed, but it has not gone far
‘Turkey will not back down’ experts warn
NO AMOUNT of positive spin by the government can cloud the fact that Cyprus’ EU partners committed to precisely naught in terms of a tangible
Akinci calls on Anastasiades to participate in five-party meeting
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci called on President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday to take part in a five-party meeting to clarify the solution that the
Drilling row deepens, all eyes on Brussels council meeting (Update 4)
The European Commission will propose political and economic measures against Turkey for its actions in the Cyprus EEZ, a foreign ministry announcement said on Tuesday,
US expresses concern over Turkish drilling
The US has expressed concern over the recent statement by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu that drilling haD started in Cyprus’ EEZ. In an interview
Cavusoglu suggests gas deal could be reached through EU
A natural gas agreement would not mean recognition of the ‘TRNC’ by the Republic, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday. He suggested that
CBMs progressing, Akinci says, but presses gas issue
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus Elizabeth Spehar said she shared a “substantive discussion” with Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Thursday. Ahead of