Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028 , minister says , as EU seeks new sources

European consumers are expected to receive natural gas from an undersea deposit off Cyprus as early as March 2028, according to the island nation's energy minister, Michael Damianos. The development comes as the European Union actively seeks new energy sources to meet its supply needs.

The project involves extracting gas from the East Mediterranean region to help supply the European market. The timeline set by the Cypriot energy minister places the targeted delivery within the first half of 2028.