drilling
Municipal Council: “Yes” to exploratory drilling, unanimity on Women΄s Shelter
CORFU. A five-hour meeting featuring heated debate over drilling in the Ionian, changes to the Municipal Market, decisions on school infrastructure, and efforts to secure funding for the historic British-era Aqueduct, known locally as Gyarda.
Yes to exploration now, with new decision if deposit is found
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Council essentially aligned itself with the position already adopted by the Epirus Region: consent to the exploratory drilling now, followed by a reassessment of the issue immediately after the results are known, should they pave the way for the next stage of development.
Ionian Islands Region recommends backing Asopos-1 drilling with 17 conditions
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region’s Department of Environment has backed exploratory drilling in Block 2 of the Ionian Sea, but with a series of strict environmental and operational conditions. The final say rests with the Regional Council.
Block 2: Mayor Poulimenos says “Yes” to exploration, but with environmental safeguards
CORFU. The mayor does not oppose the Asopos-1A drilling project and links it to the country’s energy policy – Environmental safety is a prerequisite – The Municipal Council to decide on Wednesday.
Protest rally against drilling in Ionian Sea
CORFU. Call by the Corfu Environmental Protection Association for protest on Monday at 10:00 at the Old Prefecture building – The Ionian Islands Regional Council is also holding an emergency meeting at the same time to issue an opinion on the Asopos-1 exploratory well.
Block 2: Two vessels set to join Asopos-1 drilling operation
CORFU. Official request submitted to the Port Authority for ΄Swift Tide΄ and ΄Highland Chieftain΄ – They will link the shore base with the Stena DrillMAX – Operations scheduled from 1 February to 1 May 2027
Block 2: Asopos-1 now scheduled for April 2027
CORFU. Investment in the drilling operation is estimated at $80–100 million – 23 nautical miles from Othoni, a duration of up to two months and a 16% chance of success – completion of the required permitting remains a prerequisite.
Block 2: Epirus says ‘Yes’ – Corfu local communities say ‘No’
CORFU. Epirus Environment Committee backs “Asopos-1A” by majority – Unanimous opposition from Central Corfu and Diapontia communities – Ionian Islands Regional Authority and Municipal Councils yet to state their positions.
Community Presidents oppose Asopos-1A drilling
CORFU. Unanimous resolution by the Coordinating Body of Community Presidents of the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands — calling on the government not to approve a permit for the drilling project and on the Ionian Islands Regional Authority to take also vote against.
Corfu yet to take a position on offshore exploration as consultation deadline approaches
CORFU. No publicly announced position from the Ionian Islands Regional Authority or Corfu Municipalities on the “Asopos-1A” Environmental Impact Assessment – The file has been with the Region since 24 August, while in Epirus the Municipality and Regional Authority activated their institutional bodies.
Ionian caught in geopolitical storm
CORFU. Wars and disruptions to energy flows are enhancing the region’s strategic importance – From the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea to Corfu and Block 2.
Othoni and Mathraki say “No” to drilling in Block 2
CORFU. Joint resolution by the two cultural societies opposing the “Asopos-1A” – They are calling for the Regional Authority and municipalities to oppose the project, as well as a special assessment of the impact on the protected areas of the Diapontia Islands.
Asopos-1A exploratory drilling project in Ionian enters public consultation
CORFU. The Environmental Impact Assessment for Block 2 has been forwarded to the Ionian Islands Regional Authority – Comments can be submitted until September 23.
Corfu takes first step to coordinate opposition to drilling in Ionian Sea
CORFU. An open assembly at the Corfu Workers’ Centre has launched mobilisations against plans for hydrocarbon exploration and drilling in the northwestern Ionian Sea, as preparations for exploratory drilling continue.
Ionian Sea: Drilling operation that could reshape region
CORFU. The first drilling in Block 2 is drawing near, but success is far from certain. If a field is discovered, development will centre on Igoumenitsa, while Corfu will face challenges to its image and environment.
Plans for offshore drilling in area being revived
ATHENS. ExxonMobil has acquired a 60% interest in the offshore block west of Corfu.
Bringing an end to water supply issue in Perama
CORFU. DIADEYAK says that by Monday at the latest, the water from the borehole will have entered the network.
Rotational water supply in Gastouri and Perama
CORFU. It was also decided to carry out additional drilling at Zougra, Kinopiastes.
