
Currently, the consortium formed by Italy's Eni and Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) has announced that it will begin drilling in the second quarter of this year, although the drilling platform has not yet arrived in the relevant waters. Noble Energy of the United States plans to conduct further exploration within the year, and Total of France plans to begin drilling next year. In addition, the Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company (CHC) stated that it will represent the Cypriot government in fulfilling cooperation agreements with companies interested in participating in the construction of the natural gas liquefaction plant as soon as possible.



