Nicosia, Cyprus. Chevron sees Cyprus as a key part of the East Mediterranean’s energy future, with the Aphrodite gas field moving steadily toward a final investment decision, according to comments by Chevron Cyprus country manager Basil Allam. In an interview published by Parliament Magazine, Allam said Cyprus was a natural fit for the company because of the region’s gas resources and the strategic potential of the Aphrodite field in Block 12 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone.
Aphrodite project and regional role
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Allam said the discovery of Aphrodite had confirmed the region’s potential and positioned Cyprus to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of energy development in the Eastern Mediterranean.
He said growing regional demand for natural gas places Cyprus at the centre of an emerging network of energy integration across the East Mediterranean.
Strategic importance for Chevron
Allam said a combination of resource potential, proximity to markets and collaboration between governments had gradually increased Cyprus’ importance within Chevron’s wider portfolio.
According to Allam, the Aphrodite project is closely aligned with Chevron’s mission to provide reliable, affordable and increasingly cleaner energy.
He said progress through the Front-End Engineering and Design phase represented disciplined development and a shared ambition to strengthen regional integration and bring new gas supplies to market in a way that would benefit Cyprus and neighbouring countries.
Investment climate
Allam described Cyprus as an attractive destination for foreign investors because of its stable and predictable environment and the government’s willingness to engage constructively with industry.
He said that, while complex issues had arisen during the development of a modern energy sector, those matters had been worked through jointly.