The European Commission has issued a clear and uncompromising message on the Great Sea Interconnector delay, confirming that the project must move forward without any additional studies or procedural slowdowns. In a written response to DISY & EPP MEP Michalis Hadjipantela, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen reiterated that ending Cyprus’ energy isolation is an absolute priority for the EU- and that the GSI must proceed without further hesitation.
Responding to questions about whether a new cost–benefit analysis might be required, Jørgensen stressed that all relevant procedures have already been completed as part of the project’s inclusion in the EU’s Projects of Common Interest (PCI). The Commission’s approval, he noted, reflects a firm conclusion that the benefits outweigh the costs.
The Commissioner also clarified that the cost–benefit and viability studies for the GSI are not published, as they contain confidential and sensitive information. Calls for their release, he suggested, overlook the legal and commercial constraints that govern such documentation.
At the same time, the European Commission underscored that completing the Great Sea Interconnector remains a strategic priority for Europe. The project is seen as essential for strengthening the bloc’s energy security, expanding cross-border interconnection capacity and enabling the continental transfer of clean European energy.
The Commission’s position is unequivocal: political will at EU level for the GSI remains “stable, strong and absolutely undisputed.” With that, Brussels has delivered a direct warning that any further Great Sea Interconnector delay is unacceptable, urging all stakeholders to ensure the project advances without new interruptions.
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