Aphrodite

Appraised

Discovered in 2011 by Chevron

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Reserves (Est.)
3.6-6
tcf
Range
3.6-6
tcf low-high
Discovery
2011
year
Water Depth
1,689
meters

Overview

First major gas discovery in Cyprus EEZ. Currently in development planning phase with export options being evaluated.

Development Status

Appraised

Appraisal wells drilled to assess commercial viability.

Discovered
Appraised
In Development
Producing

Consortium

Located in

Block 12
Operated by Chevron

Technical Data

Discovery
2011
Water Depth
1,689m
Reserves (Low)
3.6 tcf
Reserves (High)
6 tcf
Coordinates
33.15°N, 33.85°E

Related News

Offshore Technology • Mar 13

Worley secures contract from Chevron for Aphrodite gas field FEED

Worley has secured a contract from Chevron Cyprus to deliver FEED and procurement services for the Aphrodite Field Development Project.

Offshore Engineer • Mar 13

Worley to Deliver FEED, Procurement Services for Chevron’s Aphrodite Gas Field

Worley has been selected by Chevron Cyprus Limited, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) and procurement services…

Splash247 • Mar 13

Worley selected for engineering work on Chevron’s Cyprus gas field

Australian offshore engineering company Worley has been selected to provide front‑end engineering design (FEED) and procurement services for Chevron’s Aphrodite development offshore Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean. Worley will provide FEED engineering across the full Aphrodite field developme...

Rigzone • Mar 9

Resource Estimates for Chevron's Aphrodite Raised

The best estimate of contingent gas resources on Cyprus' side of the field, located on the maritime border with Israel, has increased about 4 percent to 3.67 Tcf, according to a commissioned assessment.

In-Cyprus • Feb 5

Cyprus and Israel to sign Aphrodite gas field deal in 2026, president says

Cyprus expects to sign an agreement with Israel in 2026 for the development and exploitation of the Aphrodite gas field, President Nicos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday, “thus closing a long-standing issue” and taking another substantial step towards utilising the country’s energy resource...

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Key Events

Jan 20, 2025
Cyprus-Egypt Gas Agreement Signed

Cyprus and Egypt sign Host Government Agreement (HGA) for subsea pipeline to export Aphrodite gas to Egyptian LNG facili...

infrastructure
Mar 15, 2024
Aphrodite Development Plan Submitted

Chevron submits updated development plan for Aphrodite field, targeting first gas by 2027-2028.

infrastructure
Jul 15, 2019
Chevron Acquires Noble Energy

Chevron announces acquisition of Noble Energy, becoming the new operator of Block 12 and the Aphrodite field.

corporate
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