Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says, as EU seeks new sources
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — European consumers can expect natural gas from an undersea deposit off Cyprus to help meet their energy needs as early as March 2028, the island nation’s energy minister said. Michael Damianos said…
Nicosia, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus' Energy Minister Michael Damianos has announced that natural gas from an undersea deposit off the island nation's southern coast will begin supplying European consumers as early as March 2028. Damianos made the statement in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, citing the Cronos natural gas field project developed by the partnership of TotalEnergies of France and Italy's Eni.
The East Mediterranean is quickly emerging as an alternative energy source for European countries amid Russia's war in Ukraine and unrest in the Middle East, prompting nations to seek new sources of energy. Damianos emphasized that Cyprus will play a crucial role in providing an alternative source of gas to Europe during these uncertain times.
The project involves constructing a pipeline from the Cronos field to Egypt's Zohr natural gas deposit, located 105 kilometers away. Work on this pipeline will commence later this year and is expected to be completed within 18 months. Once the gas reaches Egypt's processing facility in Damietta, it will be liquefied for transport to Europe by ship.
Damianos emphasized that the entire 3 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Cronos field will be allocated for European markets, while a provision exists for approximately one-fifth of the gas to address Egypt's domestic energy requirements.
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