EastMed
The Eastmed pipeline aims to directly link the natural gas reserves of the Eastern Mediterranean to Greece via Cyprus, and, through an interconnection with the Poseidon pipeline, to Italy and other European markets. By establishing a stable and reliable interconnection between the Cypriot and European energy systems — a strategic priority for the European Union’s energy balance — and thanks to its capacity to transport hydrogen, the project has been included among the EU’s Projects of Common Interest (PCI).
A bidirectional offshore and onshore pipeline
The pipeline is designed as a bidirectional interconnector, comprising an offshore section of 1.350 km and an onshore section of 550 km. In its initial phase, it will have the capacity to transport 10 bcm of natural gas per year, expandable to 20 bcm/y, and in its second phase up to 12 bcm/y of pure hydrogen.
Total length of the pipeline
Current annual capacity
From development to construction
We have been promoting its development since 2014, through IG Poseidon. The project is now in an advanced stage of development: detailed engineering has been completed, permitting applications have been submitted, and construction bids have been received from leading operators in the sector. In 2023, the regulatory authorities of Italy, Greece and Cyprus issued a positive assessment of the investment. The construction phase is expected to take 3-4 years, starting from the final investment decision.