Second phase of hydrocarbon surveys off Crete begins
ENERGY

Greece’s Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) announced on Thursday the successful completion of the first phase of hydrocarbon surveys by ExxonMobil and HellenIQ Energy southwest of Crete.


Ministry mulling new cheaper power rate slots
ELECTRICITY

The Energy Ministry is putting the finishing touches to the shift of the off-peak charging for electricity consumption from the night to the daytime and those hours when renewable energy source output peaks.




Egypt sending message with  plot prospecting
ENERGY

Egypt’s announcement that 12 plots will be available for hydrocarbon exploration is seen as a message of stability and the will for constructive relations with all players in the Eastern Mediterranean.


UAE’s TAQA to invest in power linkup
CYPRUS

A delegation from the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned TAQA, led by CEO Afif Saif Al Yafei, reaffirmed its interest in participating in GSI Cyprus-Greece.



Nicosia and Chevron in gas field talks
CYPRUS

The Republic of Cyprus and Chevron have agreed to hold discussions over the next four months in order to seek an amicable solution that ensures the development of the Aphrodite gas field without further delays.

US gas firm books FSRU space
LNG

US interest in utilizing Alexandroupoli as a key liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation hub in the Central and Southeast Europe region is highlighted by the agreement American company Venture Global announced to book 25% of the capacity to the new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU).