“In 2025, as long as the seismic data is satisfactory, we expect the first test drilling in the area of Crete” said the Minister of Environment and Energy
The deposit of the Ioannina could cover Greece’s consumption for 10 yearsas long as it is verified by the actual data, the Minister of Environment and Energy emphasized to SKAI Kostas Skrekas, while for the deposits of Crete he stated that if the seismic data is satisfactory, test drilling will be done in 2025.
Janina
In particular, as he noted, for the Ioannina field for which the researches have been completed by Energean, there will be a test drilling (onshore) in 2023. of the order of 15%, below 15%, this is considered very likely.”
“Revenues depend on each concession and each contract signed with each concession holder. They could range from 40% to as much as 60% of the farm’s profits. When we talk about a possible deposit of 50 billion cubic meters in Ioannina corresponds to 500 million megawatt hours of natural gas, if a megawatt hour is 100 euros today, we are talking about 5 billion euros in total value, if it is ten times the deposit, we are talking about 50 billion euros at today’s prices prices” said Mr. Skrekas, however he clarified that the data is changing and we do not know if we have these quantities.
Crete
Regarding the natural gas deposits in Crete, Kostas Skrekas noted that there was a preparation so that the seismic surveys would be done with the best data and with care for the protection of the environment. “We are not going to make any discount for the protection of the environment,” he clarified.
“From 2011 to 2020 we had investigations in just two areas from 2021 to 2022 we conducted surveys in five areashe stated. He explained that the pandemic has driven hydrocarbon prices to zero, causing companies to stop exploration. “TOTAL pulled out and ExxonMobile saw the opportunity, while Helleniq Energy continued to support the effort,” he said.
As Mr. Skrekas pointed out, for there to be companies that are willing to invest huge amounts, and to proceed with expensive test drilling, they have valid evidence. “In order to invest, the two companies expect, they believe, that there are serious chances of finding a large exploitable natural gas field, perhaps one of the last large ones in the Eastern Mediterranean,” he even observed.
“In 2025, if the seismic data is satisfactory, we expect the first test drilling in the area, and if the test drilling confirms the seismic data to proceed in 2027 – 2028, that is, in just two and a half years after the first test drilling has been implemented to have the 1st production drilling, in a marine area in Greece” he underlined.
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