Block 6 Development Hub
Integrated development concept for the Block 6 discoveries. Phase 1 develops Cronos, with gas tied back ~90 km to Egypt's Zohr facilities and liquefied at Damietta LNG for Europe at ~5 bcm/yr. The development plan was approved by the Cyprus cabinet on 19 May 2026 and FID is imminent, with first gas targeted for 2028. A potential second phase would add Calypso and Zeus.
Project Partners
Connected Gas Fields
This infrastructure project is designed to process or transport gas from the following discoveries:
Development Status
Project Details
- Status
- Planning
- Type
- Processing Facility
- Capacity
- ~5 Bcm/year
- Target Date
- 2028 (Cronos first gas)
- Linked Fields
- 3
Cronos News
History doesn’t stand still, and neither can Europe, Italian Ambassador says
Italy’s Ambassador to Cyprus, Antonella Cavallari, has downplayed the risk of Turkish interference in the Cronos gas field, which is about to start operating in Cypriot waters. Speaking to Phileleftheros, she also discussed the strategic framework Italy and Cyprus are drawing up, European defence...
Eni adds Halliburton to Cronos contractor lineup
Houston-headquartered energy services giant Halliburton has won a bundled well construction and completions contract from Eni for the Cronos ultra-deepwater development off Cyprus. Under the contract, Halliburton will deliver integrated drilling, well construction, automation, and completions ser...
Halliburton wins well services contract for Eni’s Cronos project
Halliburton has been awarded a contract by Eni to provide a bundled package of well construction and completions services for the Cronos project offshore Cyprus.
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus back plans to bring Cypriot gas to Europe
Cyprus’ Cronos gas is expected to reach European markets via Egypt from 2028, with Greece offering an onward route into southeastern and central Europe. The three countries renewed their backing for the plan at their El Alamein summit. Egypt, Greece and Cyprus have renewed their backing for plans...
McDermott Wins Contract for Eni's Cronos Project offshore Cyprus
The Houston-based company received a 'substantial' contract from Eni for Cyprus' first hydrocarbon development.