CYPRadar 🇨🇾⚡ Cyprus faces electricity supply crisis as EU exemptions for oil-fired plants near expiry in 2029
Cyprus is confronting a serious electricity supply challenge as the European Union's derogations for its heavy reliance on oil-fired power plants are set to expire by 2029. Despite joining the EU in 2004, Cyprus remains electrically isolated and dependent on heavy fuel oil and diesel due to the lack of natural gas infrastructure and limited energy storage capabilities.
The extensions granted by the EU have repeatedly postponed the enforcement of strict emission limits, but with Cyprus unable to access natural gas imports and renewable energy not yet viable for full coverage, concerns are mounting about potential power shortages. Experts warn that electricity supply could become insufficient not only in 2029 but also in the years leading up to that date, with risks of serious breakdowns.
Authorities including the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority and the independent Transmission System Operator are under criticism for inaction, even as the Cyprus government acknowledges the looming crisis. Officials suggest accelerated political and regulatory measures may be necessary to avoid a power shortage, emphasizing the urgency to address energy supply risks before EU exemptions expire.
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