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Aphrodite Gas Project Faces Renewed Uncertainty: Platts

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Cyprus’ much-delayed Aphrodite gas development project is facing renewed uncertainty after the Cypriot Energy Ministry rejected the latest optimised development plan, Platt said.

  • Aphrodite – one of several large gas finds offshore Cyprus - was discovered in 2011.
  • The most recent negotiations have been ongoing since August when the government rejected Chevron’s revised development plan for the field.
  • The most recent dispute centred on Chevron’s proposal to have less infrastructure at the field than envisaged in the original development plan.
  • Israel's NewMed holds a 30% stake in the project alongside Chevron with 35% and Shell, also with 35%.
  • The dispute over Aphrodite comes as the EU continues seek alternative gas suppliers to replace lost Russian gas.

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