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Eni signs $1.8bn infrastructure deals for Cyprus Cronos gas field
Eni has officially launched the execution phase for the development of the Cronos natural gas field in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone. During a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, the Italian energy company signed major engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and drilling contracts valued between $1.3 billion and $1.8 billion.
The project, a joint venture between Eni and TotalEnergies with a 50% stake each, aims to exploit an estimated 3 trillion cubic feet of gas. The development plan involves transporting the gas via subsea pipelines to Egypt, where it will be processed using existing infrastructure, such as the Zohr field, and liquefied at the Damietta LNG plant for export to international markets, primarily Europe.
Commercial production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2028. Once operational, the field is expected to reach a production plateau of approximately 500 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d). This marks the first hydrocarbon development project in Cyprus to reach this stage, representing a significant milestone for the country’s energy security and economic strategy.
Entities
Cronos gas field · Cyprus · Egypt · Eni · Nikos Christodoulides · TotalEnergies
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The final investment decision for the project was reached on July 28, 2026. www.oedigital.com · balla.com.cy · www.ilnautilus.it · www.primapaginanews.it · www.politis.com.cy
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Cronos field contains an estimated 3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. balla.com.cy · www.oedigital.com · www.ilnautilus.it · www.primapaginanews.it · www.mononews.gr · +3 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Gas will be transported to Egypt for processing and liquefaction at the Damietta LNG plant. www.energygame.gr · 24h.com.cy · balla.com.cy · omegalive.com.cy · www.oedigital.com · +9 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The Cronos gas field is located in Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone. balla.com.cy · www.oedigital.com · www.ekirikas.com · www.energygame.gr · 24h.com.cy · +12 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Eni signed contracts worth between $1.3 billion and $1.8 billion for the Cronos gas field infrastructure. www.energygame.gr · 24h.com.cy · balla.com.cy · omegalive.com.cy · www.ekirikas.com · +9 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Eni operates Block 6 with a 50% interest alongside TotalEnergies. balla.com.cy · www.oedigital.com · fjala.al · greekcitytimes.com · www.mononews.gr · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The project is expected to reach a production plateau of up to 500 mmscf/d. www.oedigital.com · balla.com.cy · www.primapaginanews.it · www.mononews.gr · sondakikakibris.com · +3 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2028. balla.com.cy · www.oedigital.com · www.ilnautilus.it · www.primapaginanews.it · www.protothema.gr · +3 more