Source: CNA
Drilling works have started at "Cronos-1" within Block 6, of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone, the Ministry of Energy announced on Monday.
In a press release, the Ministry announced the arrival of the "Tungsten Explorer" drillship and that work in block 6 had begun. The consortium Eni Cyprus and TotalEnergies EP Cyprus B.V., responsible for the drilling, already have a hydrocarbon exploration license for this block.
Drilling works will be monitored on a continuous basis by the staff of the Hydrocarbons Service of the Ministry, the press release concluded.
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