The document summarizes information about the Cyprus Oil & Gas Association (COGA). COGA was founded under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry to serve companies in Cyprus' oil and gas industry. Its objectives include promoting its members' interests, providing a forum for discussion, promoting cooperation and investment opportunities, and stimulating skills development in the industry. COGA organizes conferences and meetings for members and seeks to have a voice in industry developments in Cyprus.

1. Cyprus Oil & Gas
Association
Under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Energy Drivers for Emissions
Presenter: Andy Varoshiotis, BSc, MBA, IAFP, MSDT
COGA President
Nicosia, June 20th 21st 2013 2nd Cyprus Natural Gas Conference
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Member Benefits
East Med Industry Developments
Prospects and Investment Potentials
Maritime Security & Offshore Asset Protection

2. Energy Drivers for Emissions
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Cyprus Oil & Gas Membership
The Cyprus Oil and Gas Association (COGA) was founded by a group of professionals under the auspices
of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the aim of serving the interests of the companies
and professionals in the oil and gas industry within the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone.
Objectives:
1. To protect and promote the interests of its members.
2. To provide a forum for discussion on issues of common interests.
3. To promote co operation among members and create investment opportunities.
4. To promote the use and development of local resources in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
5. To collaborate with local and international research centres and institutions to stimulate skills
development and training in Cyprus.
6. To promote the development of businesses and professionals in the oil, gas and Petrochemical industries.

3. Incorporation:
The Association has been incorporated as a non profit organization and registered as a limited liability
Company .
In order to further enhance its objectives the Association may affiliate with any relevant
Cyprus and international institution pursuing similar objectives.
Activities:
Since its inception, COGA has been active in organizing technical talks, an annual member conference,
extraordinary general meetings, presentations, parliamentary works participation in the relevant
house of representative committees.
The Board meets ordinarily and is elected every three years by full members only,
Associate Members do not have voting powers.
Benefits:
It is an effective platform to promote the advancement of the oil and gas industry.
and to have a voice in the industry developments in Cyprus.
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Ordinary Membership:
Any multi discipline Oil & Gas operator, drilling company, seismic data provider, petrochemical laboratory,
importer or exporter of petrochemical products, land storage carriers, field licensee, equipment
manufacturer, by product engineering company, oil and gas consulting firm, marine engineering, oil and
gas shipping, LNG bulk carriers, oil tanker operators, company that provides services to clients in the Oil,
Gas and Petrochemical industry and satisfies the following conditions is eligible for Each applicant, as
described above, shall be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
Associate Members
Associate Membership will be opened to all service providers, engineering companies providing services
to the Oil, Gas and Chemical Industry but not eligible to join as Ordinary Members.
Example: Environmental companies, corporations and individuals involved in activities such as specialist
studies in plant safety / loss prevention, design subcontract, manpower supply, sales and/or services of
equipment/materials, fabrication of equipment packages, and construction of facilities. Associate members
can be legal, secretarial, auditing, management consultancy, financial services, facility architects and civil
engineering designers, oil and gas asset finance companies, engineering professors and students in the
related field. The Board has the right to expand the list on its discretion to cover other related fields.

5. Source: Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
About The CCCI
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a private corporate body
functioning under special law and is financially independent, free of any
influence by the state. The Chamber is funded by its members' subscription fees
and through income generated from a number of services it provides.
The CCCI is the union of Cypriot businessmen, the interests of whom it promotes
by submitting to the government and the Parliament the members' positions on
matters in which they are involved, while, through its participation in tripartite
bodies and committees, it conveys and promotes the views of the business
community.
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry was founded in 1927 and in 1963,
a new structure was adopted, which remains in operation to date, under the
name of: "Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry". The CCCI is the
federation of the local Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCIs) which operate
in Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta, Larnaca and Paphos.
The Chamber is governed by a 36 member Council chaired by the President.
A 13 member Executive Committee acts as coordinator and handles matters of
urgency. For information concerning the members of the Executive Committee
and of the Board of Directors of the CCCI.

6. Source: Ministry of Energy, Industry and Tourism.

7. Source: Ministry of Energy, Industry and Tourism.

9. Source Nobel Energy: Field Appraisal

10. Source Nobel Energy: Field Exploration

11. Source Nobel Energy: Field Development

12. Source Nobel Energy: Field Development

13. Source: Clal Finance Brokerage. Israel Licences - Developments & Cooperation

14. Source Delek Energy: The Israeli View

15. Source Nobel Energy: LNG Plant Development

16. Source: Wallace P.

17. Source Nobel Energy: Industry Development

18. Source: Ministry of Energy, Industry and Tourism.

19. Source: CYGAS – INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

20. Source: CYGAS – INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

21. Source: Hyperion Systems Engineering. Man Power Training and Job Opportunities
COGA aims in promoting educational and training programs in association with
training institutions and educators in the following fields:

22. Maritime, Underwater, Shore & Offshore Security in the East Mediterranean Sea
Cyprus, despite its small size, has always had a vital position and
crucial role in international affairs. Its geostrategic and
geopolitical position in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle
East, at the crossroads of three continents, provide the island with
a significant advantage that can be used constructively to
promote peace, security and stability in the region.
Subjects to Consider:
Maritime Patrol Vessels, Aircrafts & Helicopters
Short range Air Defence Systems
Port & Marinas security – Border control
Search & Rescue equipment’s & technologies
Network Based Maritime Security
Regional Maritime Security Information – Sharing
Integrated Maritime Situational Awareness Solution

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Maritime Patrol
Protect the county's interests and maritime boarders
Counter any threat posed by terrorism or acts of sabotage;
Provide support in civil defense and other emergencies;
Protect national Economic interests (economical exclusion zone)
Fishing control
Marine traffic supervision and safety at sea
Homeland Protection
Protection of strategic assets
Monitoring of mass events
Disaster relief

24. Please visit www.cyoilgas.org for information and updates
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Cyprus Oil & Gas Association
Member Services & Inquiries
COGA Head office
Deligiorgi 8, & Griva Digeni
Nicosia, Cyprus
E Mail Address: info@cyoilgas.org
E Mail Address: avaroshiotis@cyoilgas.org
Dept. of Services and Trade
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Direct Line: +357 22 889706
E Mail Address: andersson@ccci.org.cy