Developments are rapid as new licensing rounds are announced to be announced last Thursday by the Ministry of Energy for the XNUMXrd Licensing Round for hydrocarbons in the Cypriot EEZ, and according to information within the next quarter and after the completion of the investigations, .
According to information from our website, after the end of the 6rd Round of Licensing for plots 8, 10 and 2, and after the discovery of "Zor" in the EEZ of Egypt and the new geological interpretation in relation to the deposits, which are associated with the creation of the submarine term of "Eratosthenes", the interest falls on plot XNUMX, which seems to hide significant reserves of hydrocarbons.
In the Ayia Napa marina the mining companies?
Changes are also expected in the transfer of gas extraction companies from the port of Lemos to the marina of Ayia Napa and its gradual conversion into a commercial port. The thriller about the transfer of investors seems to have no end, as the claimants (Limassol and Larnaca) seem to be losing ground, after the important discoveries of hydrocarbons on plot 2.
Company offices on the beach of Agia Thekla
According to well-cross-referenced information, the companies that will participate in the new licensing round have expressed interest in opening their offices on the beach of Agia Thekla, near the restaurant of Dimios Sotiras. In this way, the beach will take on a new form and gain more commercial interest.
No statement from the Mayors of Ayia Napa and Sotira
The mayors of Ayia Napa and Sotira have not made any statement so far, as they may be waiting for confirmation of the information from the official lips of the Ministry of Energy, Trade, Industry and Tourism. However, the news is anything but unpleasant, since this event will bring significant sources of income to the two Municipalities.
Barbaros lurks
The developments observed in the last days, mobilized the Turkish seismic "Barbaros" which lurks off of Cape Greco, which claims claims in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus.
The platform is also set up
After the completion of the investigations and after the completion of the XNUMXth Licensing Round, the company that will undertake the extraction, is expected to set up the platform, which according to information from SOTIRANEWS will be very well visible from the chapel of Agia Thekla.
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