Cyprus | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 8
Eight Energy Firms Apply for Offshore Gas Drilling Rights in Cyprus
Eight energy companies have submitted six applications for winning exploratory drilling rights in blocks six, eight, and ten in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Italy’s Eni to Start Drilling Offshore Cyprus in 2017
The CEO of Italian oil and gas company Eni, Claudio Descalzi, has announced that exploratory drilling off Cyprus’ southern shore will be initiated in 2017.
Cyprus Lauches Third Offshore Bidding Round
Cyprus has launched a third licensing round for offshore oil and gas drilling in the Mediterranean Sea, on the island’s southern coast. Blocks 6, 8, and 10 of the country's Exclusive Economic Zone are up for grabs. Cyprus Plans New Offshore Licensing Bids
Cyprus is planning a third offshore licensing round for oil and gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Cyprus to Hold 3rd Gas Exploration Licenses Round
The government of Cyprus announced that it would push ahead with a third licensing round to search for potential natural gas deposits in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
EU Eyes Gas Import from East Mediterranean Fields
The European Union could import gas from newly discovered deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean in an attempt to diversify its supplies and bolster Europe's energy security, said EU Energy Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic. Cyprus Extends Exploratory Drilling Licenses to ENI
The Cyprus government has approved a two-year extension for the licenses of Italy's ENI and its South Korean partner KOGAS to explore oil and gas reservoirs off the southern coast of the Mediterranean island.
Leviathan Partners and BG Negotiating $30b Egypt Gas Deal
The partners in Israel’s Leviathan Gas Field are close to an agreement with British Gas (BG) to export gas to Egypt. The $30b deal is expected be signed before BG is purchased by Shell in late January.
