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President Anastasiades: ‘East Med can play key role in EU energy diversification’

President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday addressed the opening of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) Energy Transition Conference, noting that the conference being held in Cyprus underlines the collaborative relationship among its member countries.

East Med gas could help ease Europe's energy crunch with right funding -officials | Reuters

East Mediterranean gas reserves can help ease Europe's energy crunch but require funding from institutions like the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank to realise the area's full potential, an official said on Friday.

EU official: East Med gas can wean bloc off Russian energy - ABC News

The European Union’s energy commissioner says natural gas from undersea deposits in the eastern Mediterranean can help replace Russia’s supply of the fossil fuel to Europe

2.5 Tcf of natural gas preliminary estimates for EEZ Block 6 - New exploration drilling begins

The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry announces that the work of the "Cronos-1" exploratory well has been successfully and safely completed, within Block 6 of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus, by the joint venture of Eni Cyprus Limited and TotalEnergies EP Cyprus BV

East Mediterranean Gas Forum can play pivotal role in resolving global energy crisis: Sisi

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said on Wednesday that the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) can play a pivotal role in resolving the global energy crisis.

Cyprus supports responsible East Med gas exploitation says minister

Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry Natasa Pilides on Wednesday said that Cyprus is in favour of exploiting regional gas reserves in a sensible, effective and legal way.

EU, Israel and Egypt sign deal to boost East Med gas exports to Europe | Reuters

Israel and Egypt will aim to boost natural gas exports to Europe under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Wednesday as the continent looks to replace Russian energy imports.

K. Skrekas: The cooperation of the Eastern Mediterranean countries is a foundation of security, stability and prosperity - World Stock Market

The Minister of Environment and Energy, Costas Skrekas, participated in the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), which took place today, Wednesday 15 June 2022, in Cairo, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Cyprus Natasa Pilidis. The meeting was also attended…

In landmark deal signed in Cairo, Israel to export natural gas, via Egypt, to Europe

Israel to send fuel to Egypt, which will liquify it for shipping; agreement will help European bloc reduce Russian energy dependence; MOU built with nod to zero emissions targets

EU signs gas deal with Egypt, Israel to end 'dependency' on Russia

Israel and Egypt plan to boost gas exports to Europe under an agreement signed during a Cairo visit Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen as the bloc seeks to wean itself off Russian gas.

Tripartite Greece-Egypt-Cyprus: At the "table" the developments in the East. Mediterranean, Cyprus and Libya ATHENS 9,84

El Molla oversees slew of deals at Egypt show

Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla has struck deals with Apache and Yemen, while backing plans for an Egyptian company to pursue petrochemical works in Nigeria.

Energy Minister attends oil and gas conference in Cairo

Signing 2nd phase of East Mediterranean Gas Forum strategy - EgyptToday

It added that the strategy reflects the basic objectives stipulated in the forum's charter in line with the global energy transition, emphasizing the importance of natural gas during the energy transition as it is the least carbon-intensive fossil fuel.

Εnergy Minister held contacts in Cairo | Stockwatch - All about the economy

Energy Minister Natasa Pilides had important meetings in Cairo in the framework of the 5th Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS), in which Cyprus takes part.

Osama Mobarez chosen as secretary general of East Mediterranean Gas forum - min. - EgyptToday

The minister said Mobarez will start his three-year term in January.

Cyprus to assume gas forum presidency | Cyprus Mail

The Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry Natasa Pilides will assume the presidency of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum on January 1, 2022, taking over from Tarek El Molla, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt. The East Mediterranean Gas Forum was set up to help set common…

Egypt, Greece sign MOU to foster natural gas cooperation - Energy - Business - Ahram Online

Athens teams up with Cairo on gas supply, infrastructure | eKathimerini.com

Greece and Egypt agreed on Thursday to expand their cooperation in the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and examine the possibility of constructing a subsea gas pipeline between the two countries, the Greek Energy Ministry said.

Egypt, Israel sign MoU to increase gas supples for re-exporting - EgyptToday

As per the new MoU, both sides would use an existing pipeline to transport hydrogen in the future.

East Mediterranean Gas Forum agrees on confronting climate change for sustainable development: minister - EgyptToday

Therefore, “we need to build on the topics we discussed at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to support the global trend to achieve sustainable development,” Molla added.

Egypt, Palestine hold talks over cooperation in natural gas sector - EgyptToday

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek al-Mulla met with Chairman of the Palestinian Investment Fund Mohamed Mostafa.

Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Warn Turkey Against Unilateral Actions

Greece, Egypt and Cyprus have warned Turkey to stop unilateral actions in the eastern Mediterranean during a summit in Athens

Egypt, Greece, Cyprus strengthen energy cooperation

Al-Sisi says tripartite electrical agreement, preliminary step towards connecting with rest of Europe

Egypt, Greece and Cyprus sign deal to link power grids

Agreement points to three nations' resolve to cement alliance built around Eastern Mediterranean gas hub

Hydrocarbons a catalyst for bilateral, regional cooperation-Egyptian Ambassador |

New Ambassador of Egypt to Nicosia, Amr Mohsen Hamza, gives an in-depth interview to Frixos Dalitis, PhileleftherosHe says that relations between Cyprus and Egypt today are at an excellent level but nonetheless the two countries are searching for new paths of cooperation.And he refers to st

LNG ‘key partner’ during energy transition, says leaders | News | gasworld

In the face of global gas shortages, leading figures in the international energy sector praised the virtues of liquefied natural gas (LNG) during the energy transition, labelling it a ‘key partner’ to renewables.