The expression of interest in American Chevron For hydrocarbon investigations on two marine plots south of Crete, the Minister of Environment and Energy commented, Stavros Papastavrou In Ertnews, noting that it “strengthens the EEZ of our country”.
More specifically, as Mr. Stavros Papastavrou pointed out, “the news is very good for our country. It is a vote of confidence in Greece as an investment, reliable destination »adding that it has a multi -dimensional footprint with a” economic, energy and political dimension “at the same time. He also said, “when a worldwide company in the field of hydrocarbons (like Chevron) expresses its interest in the region, it means that it is a clear and optimistic indication of our country and the potential and capacity of underwater wealth.”
According to the Minister of Environment and Energy if this project is successfully completed and will make our country as an energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean. “Chevron is a private company, but in the US today the national interest is what benefits the US economy,” he added.
Concerning whether this expression of an energy giant to Greece, Mr. Papastavrou reinforces the Greek EEZ, Mr. Papastavrou told ERTNEWS that “Chevron’s interest in our country’s exclusive economic zone”. At the same time, he also referred to Libya, arguing that “in the location he did he accepts the midline and in practice he accepted the position of international law”, thereby reinforcing the act of Greek sovereignty.
“In this vague global environment, the vote of confidence of the second largest US oil company in Greece is of great importance,” the Minister of Environment and Energy said.
Concerning the timetable of the work, Mr Papastavrou said that all the procedures would run the ministry. “The relevant ministerial decisions must be made, the tender be announced, published in the European newspaper, proclaim the contractor and to be validated by the House,” the minister said, adding that “the government’s goal is that all this is completed in 2025”.
Speaking about the issues of the portfolio of the Minister of Environment and Energy, he referred to the immediate priorities, saying that at the top of the list is the energy costs. “It is an anxiety for all households and a parameter that affects the competitiveness of Greek industry.”