The document summarizes information from the Cyprus Oil & Gas Association (COGA) about their organization and activities. COGA was founded under the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry to serve oil and gas companies in Cyprus. Their objectives include promoting member interests, providing a forum for discussion, and promoting cooperation and investment opportunities. COGA organizes talks and conferences to discuss industry developments in areas like East Mediterranean prospects and maritime security.

1. Cyprus Oil & Gas
Association
Under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Energy Drivers for Emissions
Presenter: Andy Varoshiotis, BSc, MBA, IAFP, MSDT
COGA President
Nicosia, May 28 29, CYPNAVAL 2013
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Member Benefits
East Med Industry Developments
Prospects and Investment Potentials
Maritime Security & Offshore Asset Protection

2. Energy Drivers for Emissions
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Cyprus Oil & Gas Membership
The Cyprus Oil and Gas Association (COGA) was founded by a group of professionals under the auspices
of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the aim of serving the interests of the companies
and professionals in the oil and gas industry within the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone.
Objectives:
1. To protect and promote the interests of its members.
2. To provide a forum for discussion on issues of common interests.
3. To promote co operation among members and create investment opportunities.
4. To promote the use and development of local resources in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
5. To collaborate with local and international research centres and institutions to stimulate skills
development and training in Cyprus.
6. To promote the development of businesses and professionals in the oil, gas and Petrochemical industries.

3. Incorporation:
The Association has been incorporated as a non profit organization and registered as a limited liability
Company .
In order to further enhance its objectives the Association may affiliate with any relevant
Cyprus and international institution pursuing similar objectives.
Activities:
Since its inception, COGA has been active in organizing technical talks, an annual member conference,
extraordinary general meetings, presentations, parliamentary works participation in the relevant
house of representative committees.
The Board meets ordinarily and is elected every three years by full members only,
Associate Members do not have voting powers.
Benefits:
It is an effective platform to promote the advancement of the oil and gas industry.
and to have a voice in the industry developments in Cyprus.
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Ordinary Membership:
Any multi discipline Oil & Gas operator, drilling company, seismic data provider, petrochemical laboratory,
importer or exporter of petrochemical products, land storage carriers, field licensee, equipment
manufacturer, by product engineering company, oil and gas consulting firm, marine engineering, oil and
gas shipping, LNG bulk carriers, oil tanker operators, company that provides services to clients in the Oil,
Gas and Petrochemical industry and satisfies the following conditions is eligible for Each applicant, as
described above, shall be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
Associate Members
Associate Membership will be opened to all service providers, engineering companies providing services
to the Oil, Gas and Chemical Industry but not eligible to join as Ordinary Members.
Example: Environmental companies, corporations and individuals involved in activities such as specialist
studies in plant safety / loss prevention, design subcontract, manpower supply, sales and/or services of
equipment/materials, fabrication of equipment packages, and construction of facilities. Associate members
can be legal, secretarial, auditing, management consultancy, financial services, facility architects and civil
engineering designers, oil and gas asset finance companies, engineering professors and students in the
related field. The Board has the right to expand the list on its discretion to cover other related fields.

5. Source: Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
About The CCCI
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a private corporate body
functioning under special law and is financially independent, free of any
influence by the state. The Chamber is funded by its members' subscription fees
and through income generated from a number of services it provides.
The CCCI is the union of Cypriot businessmen, the interests of whom it promotes
by submitting to the government and the Parliament the members' positions on
matters in which they are involved, while, through its participation in tripartite
bodies and committees, it conveys and promotes the views of the business
community.
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry was founded in 1927 and in 1963,
a new structure was adopted, which remains in operation to date, under the
name of: "Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry". The CCCI is the
federation of the local Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCIs) which operate
in Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta, Larnaca and Paphos.
The Chamber is governed by a 36 member Council chaired by the President.
A 13 member Executive Committee acts as coordinator and handles matters of
urgency. For information concerning the members of the Executive Committee
and of the Board of Directors of the CCCI.

6. Source: National Gas Public Company (DEFA)
OUR AIM
Cyprus Oil & Gas Association, tends to cooperate closely by representing its members interests
towards all Government agencies and companies such as DEFA, KRETYK and the Ministry of Energy,
Tourism and Industry.
BRIEF DISCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF DEFA WORK
Concerning the development of the internal gas market and network, a Natural Gas Company,
known by its Greek Acronyms as DEFA, has been established and is responsible for the import,
storage, distribution, transmission, supply and trading of natural gas, and the management of the
distribution and supply system of Natural Gas in Cyprus. The council of Ministers of the Republic of
Cyprus has issued a decree dated 18/06/2008, which appoints DEFA as the sole importer and Distributor
of Natural Gas in Cyprus and directs DEFA to proceed with securing the necessary Natural Gas
quantities at the best commercial terms.
BRIEF DISCRIPTION OF CYPRUS HYDROCARBON COMPANY (KRETYK)
DEFA is a public utility tasked with distributing natural gas to the local market, while KRETYK is a
state controlled oil and gas company responsible for developing, managing, exporting and operating
gas.

7. Source: Ministry of Energy, Industry and Tourism.

8. Source: Ministry of Energy, Industry and Tourism.

9. Source: Ministry of Energy, Industry and Tourism.

11. Source Nobel Energy: Field Appraisal

12. Source Nobel Energy: Field Exploration

13. Source Nobel Energy: Field Development

14. Source Nobel Energy: Field Development

15. Source Nobel Energy: Field Development

16. Source Delek Energy: Israel Cooperation

17. Source: Clal Finance Brokerage. Israel Licences - Developments & Cooperation

18. Source Delek Energy: The Israeli View

19. Source Nobel Energy: LNG Plant Development

20. Source: Wallace P.

21. Source Nobel Energy: Industry Development

22. Source: Ministry of Energy, Industry and Tourism.

23. Source: CYGAS – INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

24. Source: CYGAS – INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

25. Source: Hyperion Systems Engineering. Man Power Training and Job Opportunities
COGA aims in promoting educational and training programs in association with
training institutions and educators in the following fields:

26. Maritime, Underwater, Shore & Offshore Security in the East Mediterranean Sea
Cyprus, despite its small size, has always had a vital position and
crucial role in international affairs. Its geostrategic and
geopolitical position in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle
East, at the crossroads of three continents, provide the island with
a significant advantage that can be used constructively to
promote peace, security and stability in the region.
Subjects to Consider:
Maritime Patrol Vessels, Aircrafts & Helicopters
Short range Air Defence Systems
Port & Marinas security – Border control
Search & Rescue equipment’s & technologies
Network Based Maritime Security
Regional Maritime Security Information – Sharing
Integrated Maritime Situational Awareness Solution

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Maritime Patrol
Protect the county's interests and maritime boarders
Counter any threat posed by terrorism or acts of sabotage;
Provide support in civil defense and other emergencies;
Protect national Economic interests (economical exclusion zone)
Fishing control
Marine traffic supervision and safety at sea
Homeland Protection
Protection of strategic assets
Monitoring of mass events
Disaster relief

28. Maritime Security and Offshore Asset Protection
SATCOM/DL
Mission
Management
EOP
Work posts
AIS
COMINT
ASIS - ELINT

29. Multiple High Tech Systems for the protection of the EEZ

30. Please visit www.cyoilgas.org for information and updates
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Cyprus Oil & Gas Association
Member Services & Inquiries
COGA Head office
Deligiorgi 8, & Griva Digeni
Nicosia, Cyprus
E Mail Address: info@cyoilgas.org
E Mail Address: avaroshiotis@cyoilgas.org
Dept. of Services and Trade
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Direct Line: +357 22 889706
E Mail Address: andersson@ccci.org.cy