Cyprus is preparing for the transition to the new energy era

Nicosia, 12th July 2019

The Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) announces the Request for Expression of Interest for LNG Supply.

The Natural Gas Public Company of Cyprus (DEFA), acting on behalf of the Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA), announces the publication of the tender documents for the design, construction and operation of the LNG import terminal to be located at Vasilikos Bay, near Limassol.

The Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) announces that following the completion of the evaluation process the Tender was awarded to the consortium “DLA Piper (UK) LLP – Navigant Consulting (Europe)”.

DEFA would like to thank all respondent economic operators for their interest in the Cyprus’ energy sector and their participation in the Tender.

The Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) announces that following the submission deadline on 7 November 2017 for the “Prequalification Stage: Invitation for Requests to Participate”, eighteen (18) proposals have been received and will be evaluated according to the relevant procedures.

The Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) announces an invitation for a Tender for the Provision of LEGAL/COMMERCIAL/FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CYPRUS’ LNG PROJECT

Athens, July 21, 2017. – On July 17 and 18 representatives of the Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) of Cyprus visited the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DESFA). Meetings were held at DESFA headquarters and site locations.

The Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) announces that following the completion of the evaluation process the Tender has been awarded to “Gaffney Cline and Associates” with a Financial Proposal amount of €150.000.

DEFA would like to thank all respondent economic operators for their interest in the Cyprus’ energy sector and their participation in the Tender.

30/11/16

INVITATION SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS TO DEFA FOR POWER GENERATION 25 JANUARY 2014 DEFA 008/2014

The Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) announces that, following the issue of an Invitation document dated 25 January 2014 (Tender) in respect of the medium term supply of gas to DEFA at Vasilikos Power Station in Cyprus, DEFA has been unable to agree terms for a gas supply with any of the respondents to the Tender.

The Board of Directors of DEFA at its meeting today decided that the Tender process has been concluded. DEFA has notified all respondents to the Tender accordingly.

The Board of Directors of the Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) has convened a Board meeting following the relevant letter from the Shareholder (Minister of Energy, Commerce,

Industry and Tourism) and having examined the issue that resulted following the relevant press reports unanimously reached the following conclusions:

1. No Member of the Board of Directors has knowledge of any conflict of any Member of the Board in the whole process of the Tender 008/2014.
2. The legality of the whole process in relation to the Tender 008/2014 has not been affected in any way.

The Board of Directors with the same seriousness and responsibility will continue its work until its completion in relation to the Tender 008/2014.