Energy issues are evolving into the greatest challenge for Cyprus.
Due to what has preceded — including significant delays in the arrival or utilization of natural gas, the construction of the LNG terminal in Vasilikos, the implementation of the Cyprus–Greece–Israel electricity interconnection, and the liberalization of the electricity market — the time has come for Cyprus to make decisive choices about its energy future.
For this reason, this year’s 13th Cyprus Energy Symposium carries the theme:
“Time for Action in Energy.”
For 13 consecutive years, the Cyprus Energy Symposium has provided answers to the critical questions shaping the country’s energy future.
Through key presentations, debates, exchange of views, and its annual conclusions, the Symposium has established itself as the most important gathering for energy developments in Cyprus.
With the consistent participation of senior officials from Cyprus, Greece, and abroad (including the USA, Israel, Egypt, and others), as well as academics, technocrats, and representatives of international oil and gas companies, the Symposium has shaped the country’s energy roadmap and set the course for the next strategic moves.
Its wide media coverage — from Cyprus, Greece, and international outlets — ensures that the key messages regarding Cyprus’ energy sector are clearly communicated.
Those who have attended previous editions, jointly organized by the Institute of Energy for South-East Europe (IENE) and FMW Financial Media Way, acknowledge the event as the central reference point for Cyprus’ energy affairs.
Since its inception, now marking 13 years of continuous presence, the Cyprus Energy Symposium has played a crucial role in informing and educating the public about developments in the energy sector.
With its main objective being the promotion of Cyprus’ energy planning and the optimal exploitation of its natural gas reserves, the Symposium provides a technocratic perspective on the next strategic steps for the country’s energy future.
Through its broad participation, it creates two-way communication channels between the government, academia, technocrats, and the wider public.
The government’s efforts to advance its energy strategies, the geopolitical realignments, and Turkey’s provocative stance on Cyprus’ energy plans form a complex puzzle — one that will be at the heart of this year’s Symposium.
Specifically, the agenda of the 13th Cyprus Energy Symposium includes:
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Geopolitical and energy realignments in Europe and the wider region.
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Cyprus’ next steps in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons, in light of the latest developments.
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The results and prospects of regional energy cooperation.
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The high cost of energy in Cyprus.
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The role and significance of natural gas resources in the energy transition.
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Energy companies’ investments in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Plans for natural gas pipeline infrastructure from the Mediterranean to Europe.
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The creation of the Cyprus–Greece–Israel electricity interconnection.
The Symposium will focus on natural gas, oil, electricity, Renewable Energy Sources (RES), and Energy Efficiency.
At this year’s Cyprus Energy Symposium, as every year, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, the President of the House of Representatives, Ms. Annita Demetriou, the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mr. George Papanastasiou, the Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece, representatives from the Energy Ministries of Israel and Egypt, foreign ambassadors, representatives of foreign companies involved in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), senior executives of international energy companies, academics, and distinguished personalities from the political, economic, and business sectors of Cyprus, Greece and abroad will attend and address the event.
As every year, this year too, the Sponsors and Supporters of the Cyprus Energy Symposium will benefit from extensive exposure by the media of Cyprus, Greece and abroad, through social media, newsletters about the Symposium, targeted e-mail campaigns, and relevant advertising in the media.
