The Minister of Environment and Energy is very important, Stavros Papastavrou the expression of interest by the US company Chevronstressing how “It strengthens the EEZ of our country.”

“The news is very good for our country. It is a vote of confidence in Greece as an investment, reliable destination » Mr. Papastavrou noted, speaking to ERT, adding that he has a multi -dimensional footprint with a “economic, energy and political dimension” at the same time.

“When a global hydrocarbon company expresses its interest in the region, it means that it is a clear and optimistic indication of our country and the potential and capacity of underwater wealth,” pointed out.

According to the Minister, if this project is successfully completed and will make our country as Energy Node in the Eastern Mediterranean.

“Chevron is a private company, but in the US today the national interest is what benefits the US economy.”he added.

Regarding whether this expression of interest from an energy giant to Greece is reinforcing the Greek EEZ, Mr. Papastavrou stressed that ‘Chevron’s interest it practically enhances the exclusive economic zone of our country“

At the same time, he also referred to Libya arguing that “In its location he accepted the midline and in practice he accepted the position of international law” thus reinforcing the act of Greek sovereign rights.

Within 2025 all procedures for investigations

“In this vague global environment, the vote of confidence of the second largest US oil company in Greece is of great importance,” The Minister of Environment and Energy stressed.

Regarding the timetable of the work, Mr. Papastavrou said that in the ministry will run quickly all procedures. “The relevant ministerial decisions must be made, the tender be announced, published in the European newspaper, proclaim the contractor and to be validated by the House,” the minister said, adding that “the government’s goal is that all this is completed in 2025”.

Speaking about the issues of the portfolio of the Minister of Environment and Energy, he referred to the immediate priorities, saying that at the top of the list is the energy costs. “It is an anxiety for all households and a parameter that affects the competitiveness of Greek industry.”

“We need a realistic exploitation of our natural resources,” he said, referring to the simplification of processes. With the phrase “our center is the citizen and his service” Mr Papastavrou has shown the area in which he will place particular emphasis.

Referring to energy costs, he also said that efforts were being made to decompress the wholesale of electricity. By holding the minister stressed that “There are a number of initiatives that will help the system overall to improve its efficiency.”