His satisfaction with her official expression of interest Chevron, One of the largest energy groups in the world, the Vice President of the Government, Kostis, expressed Chatzidakis. The American company is moving forward In the launch of research activities and drilling off Crete and the Peloponnese, with the aim of identifying possible hydrocarbons.
Mr. Hatzidakis presented in detail the steps that drove In today’s evolution, stressing that the government is seeking to strengthen Greece’s position on the international energy chessboard “with works and not in words”.
Following is the post of the Vice President of the Government:
And yet, it happened! Chevron, the 2nd largest oil company internationally, has deposited a bid, along with Helleniq Energy, for hydrocarbon surveys south of Crete.
Many questioned it from the beginning. I remember Richard Skoufia and Mars Stefatos, which I had placed in the leadership of EDEEP in 2020, at a time difficult for this market internationally, to say to me: “Minister, we try to attract Chevron and have a lot of chance of doing it.” Other market players, however, had serious doubts.
They were considered over -optimistic. The exploration, after all, hydrocarbons at that time was not particularly “fashionable”, as due to limited demand, linked to the crowning crisis, oil prices were falling internationally. However, they insisted. With the support of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and with the help of all those who served as ministers of environment and energy.
Difficulties were added to the overall effort in relation to the geopolitical nature of the venture. The doubts, after all, were formulated by various aspects within the country, in relation to the government’s determination, were continuous and uninterrupted.
From yesterday afternoon, however, no ‘unfaithful Thomas’ can only find out In the most formal way the interest of Chevron and Helleniq Energy. But also to see that this government may not be the best in the big words, but in the field of reinforcing Greece’s position internationally, it speaks with projects! Congratulations to the Ministry of Environment and Energy! Congratulations to EDEEP!