Second discovery in the Cyprus EEZ, announced by Eni in February 2018 as an extension of the Zohr carbonate play. Early media estimates of 6–8 tcf were never confirmed; current industry reporting (2025–26) puts the resource at roughly 1 tcf, officially still "under evaluation". A candidate for a second-phase Block 6 development cluster with Zeus, contingent on Cronos being built first.

Development Status

Discovered

Initial discovery confirmed through exploration drilling.

Discovered

Appraised

In Development

Producing

Wells

Calypso-1

Exploration • Completed • Spudded 2017

Discovery

Consortium

Other Discoveries in Block 6

Located in

Block 6

Operated by ENI

Technical Data

Discovery: 2018
Water Depth: 2,074m
Reserves (Low): 0.5 tcf
Reserves (High): 1 tcf
Coordinates: 33.53°N, 31.78°E

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In-Cyprus • May 21

Major breakthrough for Cyprus’ energy sector

Cyprus has taken a major step forward with the cabinet’s approval of the development and production plan for the Cronus gas field in Block 6 of its exclusive economic zone. The same block also hosts the Calypso and Zeus fields, operated by a consortium led by Eni and TotalEnergies. With this move...

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Key Events

Feb 8, 2018

Calypso Gas Discovery

ENI announces significant gas discovery at Calypso prospect in Block 6, with reservoir characteristics similar to Egypt'...

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Other Discoveries

Pegasus 7-9 (with Glaucus) Aphrodite 2.9-3.7 Glaucus 7-9 (with Pegasus) Cronos 3.1 GIIP Zeus 2-3

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