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Weaning itself off of Russian energy, the EU looks to Azerbaijan, East Med
As Europe tries to lessen its dependence on Russian energy after the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, the EU is turning to Azerbaijan and the...
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Turning off Russian gas, Greece-Cyprus-Israel think electric too
The Energy Ministers of Israel, Greece and Cyprus discussed in a tripartite meeting in Jerusalem on April 11 the effects of Russia’s invasion in...
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine boosts East Med region role in EU energy security
In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and EU’s renewed effort to cut reliance on Russia, the East Mediterranean could play an increased role...
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Israel, Greece, Cyprus seeing green energy future
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades met in Jerusalem on December 7 where they reaffirmed...
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Time is not on our side: EUMed 9 leaders discuss climate crisis
ATHENS - Meeting at Greece's capital on September 17, the EUMed 9 summit leaders signed on September 17 the Athens Declaration on climate change...
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OPEC+ keeps output increase to 400,000 bpd despite US calls for more supply
Oil prices increased on September 3 after slow recovery for US Gulf Coast exports from hurricane Ida earlier this week and the decision by...
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Israel-UAE oil transport deal sparks environmental, security concerns in Tel Aviv
Israel's Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel has called on National Security Council head Meir Ben Shabbat to cancel an oil deal recently signed with...
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EU offers Turkey deeper ties but threatens sanctions over East Med drilling
On March 25, EU leaders held a discussion via video conference on the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and on the European Union’s relations...
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Israel, Cyprus plan to share Aphrodite gas field, talk first
Israel and Cyprus have reached an understanding over gas reserves in the Mediterranean Sea straddling their maritime border, resolving a long-time dispute over the...
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Greece, Bulgaria team for hat trick on Russian gas
Greece and Bulgaria advanced the development of three natural gas projects this week that will lessen the two countries’ dependence on Russian gas.Greece’s parliament...
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Cyprus, Egypt, Greece join efforts to stop Turkish actions in East Med
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met in Nicosia, Cyprus, on October 21 where they...
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East Med Gas Forum to enhance regional ties, boost EU energy security
Egypt, Israel, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority established the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) as an intergovernmental organisation in a virtual...
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France steers EU attention to Greece-Turkey standoff in East Med
French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a strong position in support of the rights of Greece and Cyprus, calling on Turkey to stop unilateral...
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Greece-Egypt EEZ deal doesn’t sit easy with Turkey
Greece and Egypt signed a maritime border deal on August 6 with Turkey saying the deal falls in its continental shelf.Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh...
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Playing Russian roulette with the US shale oil industry
The rapid growth of the US shale industry seems to be at the heart of the Saudi-Russia crude oil price war. Already weak from...
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East Med Gas Forum makes Cairo HQ
Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan and Palestinian Authority signed in Cairo on 16 January the East Med Gas Forum (EMGF) foundation charter, creating...
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Energean, DEPA sign EastMed pipeline gas purchase deal
ATHENS - Several hours before the leaders of Greece, Israel and Cyprus signed an intergovernmental agreement to construct the EU-backed gas pipeline, Energean and...
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Turkey lurking, Greece-Cyprus-Israel EastMed political deal coming
ATHENS – Greece, Cyprus and Israel plan to sign an intergovernmental agreement for the construction of the EastMed natural gas pipeline in Athens on...
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Resumption of peace talks may pause Turkish drilling in Cyprus EEZ
Incoming new EU Commission may be keener on negotiations to resolve regional East Med problemsLIMASSOL, Cyprus – The possible resumption of the dormant peace...
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EU countries stall EIB plans to phase out funding for fossil fuels
The European Investment Bank (EIB) on 15 October postponed taking a decision to next month on whether to phase out lending to fossil fuels,...
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At Cairo summit, Turkey slammed for drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ
At a trilateral summit between Egypt, Cyprus and Greece in Cairo on 8 October, the leaders of the three countries slammed Turkey's drilling in...
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Meeting Erdogan at UN, Mitsotakis eyes calmer waters
The meeting between Greece's newly elected Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the United Nations General...
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Cyprus, Noble Energy reach deal to expedite Aphrodite development
Cyprus’ government has reached a deal to revise the contract with US-based company Noble Energy and its joint venture partners, Israel’s Delek Group and...
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Greece, Cyprus, Jordan cement East Med Gas Forum relationship
ATHENS – The leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Jordan will hold a trilateral summit in Amman on 14 April to expand cooperation in the...
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US oil production may undermine OPEC-Plus cuts
The United States becomes a net energy exporter in 2020 and remains so throughout the projection period as a result of large increases in...
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