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2 clusters · 12 sources · 29 days · First seen · Last updated

Turkey-Cyprus maritime gas pipeline dispute

Overview

Turkey has initiated seabed research for a proposed 101-km undersea natural gas pipeline intended to connect the Turkish town of Anamur with the Kyrenia area in Northern Cyprus. Using the Oruç Reis seismic research vessel, the project involves conducting depth, geology, and risk assessments to support a bidirectional pipeline designed to transport gas for electricity generation.

In response to the project, the Greek Cypriot administration filed a formal complaint with the United Nations. Maria Michael, the UN Permanent Representative for the Greek Cypriot Administration, characterized the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as an “unrecognized separatist entity” and described the proposed underwater pipeline as “illegal and invalid.” The complaint alleges the project violates the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus and aims to create a permanent strategic link between Turkey and the TRNC without consent. The filing also cites Turkey's NAVTEX, noting that vessels such as the Oruç Reis are assigned to preliminary research activities that could affect Greek Cypriot maritime zones and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel has strongly rejected the complaint, stating that the Greek Cypriot Administration does not have the authority to decide on cooperation between Turkey and the TRNC. Üstel accused the Greek Cypriot Administration of hypocrisy, noting that they have historically made unilateral energy agreements in the Eastern Mediterranean without consulting the Turkish Cypriot community. He emphasized that the TRNC possesses the will and right to make decisions regarding its own energy security and economic development.

Entities

Greek Cypriot Administration · United Nations · TRNC · Northern Cyprus · Turkey

Claims

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Timeline

  1. about 10 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Turkey-TRNC natural gas pipeline dispute reaches United Nations

    The Greek Cypriot Administration has complained to the UN over a Turkey-TRNC natural gas pipeline project, a move TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel rejected as an infringement on their sovereignty.

  2. 29 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Turkey begins undersea survey for natural gas pipeline to Northern Cyprus

    Turkey has begun seabed surveys for a 101‑km undersea natural gas pipeline linking Anamur with Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus, with work slated through Aug 30.

Sources

aksam.com.tr · aksiyon.com.tr · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazeterize.com · gundemkibris.com · ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · karsmanset.com · kibrismanset.com · kibrisnethaber.com · mersinhaber.com · sondakikakibris.com · yerkoyhabergazetesi.com

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