During the session titled “Energy Security in a Fragmented World,” the EMGF Secretary General joined H.E. Michael Damianos, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of Cyprus; Mr. John Ardill, Vice President of Global Exploration at ExxonMobil; and Mr. Basil Allam, Country Manager at Chevron Cyprus, to exchange perspectives on the evolving regional energy landscape and opportunities for stronger cooperation.

From Regional Resources to Strategic Connectivity

The discussion reinforced a central message: energy security today extends beyond access to resources. Ensuring reliable and resilient energy supplies requires diversified supply routes, interconnected infrastructure, and stronger regional partnerships.

Against this backdrop, SG Osama Mobarez emphasized the Eastern Mediterranean’s strategic potential, not only as a source of energy supply but also as a vital corridor connecting regions and markets.

He further emphasized the EMGF’s role in advancing this vision by bringing together governments and industry stakeholders, building on shared resources and infrastructure, and fostering cross-border collaboration to translate the region’s energy potential into practical projects that enhance connectivity and deliver shared benefits.