Energy minister sounds note of optimism before crisis EAC meeting
Energy Minister Natasa Pilides sounded a note of optimism on Tuesday ahead of Friday’s meeting with trade unions of the Electricity Authority (EAC) who have...
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Chevron plan for gas field expected in next few days, drilling this year
Chevron is expected to submit its development plan for the Aphrodite gas field in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the coming days, Energy Minister...
‘Failure of Disy government is utter’ Akel says on energy
The government camp and main opposition Akel traded barbs on Tuesday, after the latter dismissed as fanfare the current administration’s pronouncements on energy projects. The...
Pilides says energy companies in EEZ’s block 6 interested in quicker exploitation of finds
The Total-Eni consortium wants to move more quickly in exploiting block 6 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said on Saturday....
Our View: The only people exploiting our gas reserves so far are politicians
Cyprus was given another Christmas present this week, but alas it is a present it cannot unwrap and make use of any time soon. The...
2027 realistic date for exploiting Aphrodite gas reserves says minister (Updated)
A realistic scenario for when Cyprus can produce natural gas from the Aphrodite gas field is 2027, Energy Minister Natasa Pilides told MPs at the...
EAC unions get green light to ballot members for strikes
Electricity authority unions got the green light on Tuesday to further consult with their members on taking measures – typically meaning strike action – should...
Progress made on splitting proceeds of natural gas
Cyprus and Israel have made progress in talks regarding the distribution of future proceeds from the sale of natural gas produced at the Aphrodite reservoir,...
€192 million investment in Aphrodite announced
Oil companies operating the Aphrodite gas field have approved a €192 million investment to start drilling, Israeli company NewMed said on Sunday. The amount will...
Cyprus wine industry on an upward path
Cypriot wine exports are up over 60 per cent, Commerce Minister Natasa Pilides said on Saturday night opening the annual Wine Festival in Limassol. “The...
