Mondaq Offshore: Energy and Natural Resources
A discussion around the domestic sector for oil and gas in Cyprus.
In late 2011, Noble Energy International Ltd announced the discovery of an average of 7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Block 12 of the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, which opened the way to a second hydrocarbons licencing round with the involvement of some major international companies and consortia enthusiastic about exploring and exploiting in the future these potentially vast reserves.
Cyprus has found itself at the epicentre of the oil and gas industry due to the recent discovery of hydrocarbons within its Exclusive Economic Zone and the wider potential emerging in relation to natural resources exploitation in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Regarding the natural Gas Production Prospects in the East Mediterranean, Cyprus, the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is located at the crossroads of big international energy routes unifying Europe with the Middle East, Africa and the countries of the Gulf.
On January 11, 2007, the Republic of Cyprus announced the First Hydrocarbon Exploration Licensing Round Offshore Cyprus.
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In late 2011, Noble Energy International Ltd announced the discovery of an average of 7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Block 12 of the Republic of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, which opened the way to a second hydrocarbons licencing round with the involvement of some major international companies and consortia enthusiastic about exploring and exploiting in the future these potentially vast reserves.
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