ΤThe power of redrawing the geoenergy map in the eastern Mediterranean confirms the statements of the Minister of Energy of Turkey, as it refers to drilling in the eastern Mediterranean.

In the coming days, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez spoke about the developments in the Eastern Mediterranean regarding gas.

The Turkish Minister of Energy hints that Athens is aware of both, while the director of the Turkish think tank EDAM refers to involvement of both Cyprus and the pseudo-state in the wider energy planning. If such a proposal is likely to trigger chains and / or reactions in Greece and Cyprus.

“In the coming days, God first, there will be significant developments in the Eastern Mediterranean regarding gas”

stated characteristically, as broadcast by the Turkish media.

“Three years ago, when we sent Yavuz, we said that the key country for the region’s plans is Turkey.”

pointed out Donmez.

Fatih Donmez’s remarks come after the US Undersecretary of State’s visit to Ankara and Athens and the start of the US-Turkey rapprochement process. This climate is well known in Athens as well Kyriakos Mitsotakis had also made statements for forthcoming proposals on hydrocarbons after his meeting with Tayyip Erdogan, followed by reports and a particularly penetrating look by Alexis Papachela.

According to the Turkish Energy Minister, Ankara

“He will always proceed with a constructive attitude with a mentality that favors the interests and rights of all parties.”

This statement shows that Ankara is preparing to move and that Athens is informed. Also, the timetable shows that Mitsotakis and Erdogan are very likely to make announcements at the same time.

“In the context,” he said, “we can also turn the eastern Mediterranean into a destination for a secure energy supply.”

added Fatih Donmez.

The energy landscape according to ού Nuland

It should be noted that in an interview with “Kathimerini” the US Undersecretary of State, Victoria Nuland, said end to EastMed scenarios or other pipelines in the Eastern Mediterranean with Washington support.

Ms. Nuland noted that the United States favors the transportation of natural gas via LNG, while including Turkey in the countries cooperating with Greece, Israel, Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus in this broader context.

In fact, he estimated that the region could become an energy engine for Northern Europe.

New conditions for East Med

At the same time, the director of the Turkish think tank EDAM (Center for Economic and Foreign Policy Research) and former diplomat Sinan Ulgen claimed in an interview with “Kathimerini” that there is a possibility of building the EastMed submarine pipeline, but considers it unacceptable. Turkey. specific plan and the resolution of the Cyprus problem or the finding formula for the distribution of natural wealth revenues.

As for the possibility of building the Israel-Turkey pipeline, he reminded that it must pass through the exclusive economic zone (AOZ) of Cyprus, however, he expressed the idea of ​​giving permission to cross the pipeline by paying a price, always with the consent of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.

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