Surveys for the Greece–Cyprus cable are set to begin
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The "zero hour" for the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection project has arrived. According to the newspaper Kathimerini, a NAVTEX is expected to be issued today to announce the start of work at sea. A NAVTEX is an official message that informs ships about activities in a specific area.
The project concerns the electrical connection of the two countries via a cable that will run through the Aegean and southern Crete to Cyprus. A specialised vessel will be used to carry out the project and will conduct surveys of the seabed. The surveys are necessary to select the safest route for the cable.
The interconnection is considered important for the energy of both countries, as it will allow the exchange of electricity and will strengthen Cyprus's energy security. Cyprus is, to date, the only European Union member state that is not connected to the electricity grid of other countries. The project has moved forward after years of preparation.
In the immediate future, new announcements are expected regarding the timetable of the work and the areas that will be affected. Citizens and shipping companies should follow the official announcements.
Sources: Kathimerini
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