‘Cyprus can’t be an energy hub without the infrastructure’
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou conceded on Tuesday that Cyprus cannot become an energy hub in the eastern Mediterranean, as it lacks the necessary infrastructures. He...
George Papanastasiou
Minister ‘optimistic’ first Cyprus gas could surface in four years
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Tuesday spoke of “cautious optimism” regarding talks with energy giant Chevron over development of the Aphrodite offshore gas field. Without...
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...
Exploitation of hydrocarbons ‘critical’ for Cyprus
It is of critical importance that Cyprus develops the necessary infrastructure to exploit its natural gas because at present its hydrocarbons cannot be effectively utilised,...
‘All signatures on Cyprus gas field agreement must be honoured’ (Updated)
The managing company of the Aphrodite gas field “leaves us in uncertainty,” Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Friday. Speaking ahead of a meeting with...
Minister calls for investment to fuel cheaper energy
The government is working towards making Cyprus energy independent, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Tuesday. “The autonomy of a state is not only related...
Government remains ‘optimistic’ over developing Aphrodite
The government on Tuesday said it remains “optimistic” about the chances of an agreement with oil giants Chevron regarding the development of the Aphrodite gas...
Energy minister in Abu Dhabi
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou was in Abu Dhabi on Monday to participate in discussions at ADIPEC 2023, the world’s largest and most inclusive international conference...
Project to end energy isolation remains on track
With clarity expected in September, rumours about the viability of the EuroAsia Interconnector were somewhat inaccurate The EuroAsia Interconnector, what would be the world’s...
Cyprus changes tack with plan for Mediterranean gas link to Israel
Cyprus wants shorter gas pipeline to Israel By Michele Kambas Cyprus hopes to develop plans for a pipeline linking it to Israel’s east Mediterranean gas...
