Cyprus aims for natural gas exports by 2028 for EU supply

Energy Minister Michael Damianos says Cyprus could begin gas exports by 2028. The move follows regional conflict and aims to diversify European energy supplies.

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Cyprus is aiming to launch its first natural gas exports by 2028, a move that could significantly enhance energy security for the European Union. Energy Minister Michael Damianos indicated that the timeline for production has become increasingly critical as geopolitical instability in the Middle East threatens global energy corridors. Recent military actions, including strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran in late February, have caused significant disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of the world's oil flows.

Cyprus Energy Minister Michalis Damianos speaks during a Reuters interview at the ministry in Nicosia on March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
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