Her interest in conducting a survey for hydrocarbons In new areas south of Crete confirmed by Chevron.
Asked by Greek journalists to the American Colossus Chevron about the company’s interest in hydrocarbon exploration on southern Crete I and II marine plots, the company’s spokesman for Europe and the Middle East, Ms. Sally Jones confirmed Chevron’s non -binding interest in 3 areas, stressing that “we are ready to work with the regulator and government of Greece to successfully complete the licensing process. Chevron has a great and important place in the Eastern Mediterranean, an area that is an important part of our future and our priority. “
Earlier, the Ministry of Environment and Energy had accepted Chevron’s interest in Southern Crete I and Southern Crete II. Specifically, the Greek government accepted the expression of interest in the areas south of Crete I and south of Crete, in the area of Crete II. The relevant ministerial decisions, acceptance of the request, identifying the geographical areas, selection of the type of contract and approval of the text of the competition notice.
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, said in a statement that “this is a vote of confidence in Greece”, adding that “the relevant ministerial decisions will follow on the exact coordinates and the announcement of an international competition. The government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis is consistently implemented its commitments to a Greece energy safe, investing attractive and geostrategically strong. “
What is Chevron
Chevron’s US interests is the second largest energy company in the world with a market capitalization of € 300 billion with activities in over 25 countries worldwide (Egypt Angola, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Cyprus, etc.) Mexico and Brazil, the company has made the Eastern Mediterranean region as a region of strategic importance and priority. In this context, the expression of interest seals the company’s interest in discovering more hydrocarbons in the Eastern Mediterranean, and highlights Greece’s very important potential importance in this venture.