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Tensions Flare in Parliament over Gas Terminal, Consultants, and Lobbyists

Published January 20, 2026, 10:20
Tensions Flare in Parliament over Gas Terminal, Consultants, and Lobbyists

A heated confrontation erupted in the Parliamentary Energy Committee regarding the natural gas terminal in Vasilikos, the legal consultants used, and the cost of the projects. MPs accused the government of a lack of transparency and requested information about the consultants and their fees, as well as potential conflicts of interest with the ongoing arbitration in London. The Minister of Energy stated that he is awaiting recommendations from ETYFA regarding the Technip study, which will then be submitted to Parliament. ETYFA responded that it has already provided the names of consultants to Parliament, but avoided handing over meeting minutes due to confidential arbitration issues. The discussion escalated with mutual accusations of leaking documents and a lack of information, while MPs expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's delay in submitting regulations to correct previous errors.