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Cyprus' Energy Strategy Dilemma

Published March 2, 2026, 17:11
Cyprus' Energy Strategy Dilemma

Peter Stevenson analyzes Cyprus' energy dilemma, noting that the country appears ready to produce natural gas, with the discoveries of the Kronos, Aphrodite and Pegasus fields. However, he questions the strategic decision to send all the gas to Egypt, instead of utilizing it for Cyprus' energy independence. The author argues that Cyprus should consider building a land-based LNG terminal to export gas and meet domestic needs. He points out that the delay in developing the fields and the lack of investment in renewable energy sources jeopardize Cyprus' energy security. Stevenson questions the adequacy of the risk assessments before the decision was made to export all the gas to Egypt and proposes a more comprehensive energy strategy that includes the utilization of domestic resources and the development of renewable energy sources.