The speaker of the European Parliament called the discovery of new gas reserves in Cyprus promising

“They (natural gas reserves on the shelf of Cyprus. -

) promise an increase in natural gas production in the EU, regardless of third countries in terms of energy supplies.

This news is promising at a time when we need to replace Russian energy sources,” she said in an interview with the Kathimerini newspaper.

Metsola noted that the discovery of large new natural gas fields is good news for the entire European community, as the EU is now working on developing common solutions to common problems.

Earlier, MEP Lefteris Christoforou suggested considering the possibility of turning Cyprus into a permanent energy hub for Southeast Europe.

According to him, the country has "significant gas deposits", so the EU should invest in the development of its energy sector.

Alexander Frolov, Deputy General Director of the National Energy Institute, commented on the situation with gas in Europe in an interview with the Economics Today FBA.