oil exploration

WWF Hellas is starting a major campaign against oil and gas exploration projects in Greece, aiming, to mobilize citizens to defend the seas and forests, local communities and fair and sustainable development. The first step for WWF Hellas is to...

A consortium led by France’s Total moved a step closer to exploring for oil and gas off Greece, after signing a lease on Tuesday with the government for a block in the Ionian Sea. The contract was signed during a...

Another oil company, the Indian Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has been added to the list of those interested in hydrocarbon exploration in Greece. Its interest was made clear during a meeting between the Minister of Environment Giannis...

 Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz stated on Saturday that the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) will begin exploration for oil and natural gas deposits in Gazimagusa located in Turkish-occupied Cyprus. The minister underlined that TPAO will not settle...

Turkish frigates and warplanes on Tuesday escorted a research ship to begin oil and gas explorations off the divided island of Cyprus, retaliation for a similar move by the Greek Cypriot government, the research ship's captain said. Cyprus is divided...