The Shift from Political Indecision to Strategic Discipline in Energy Fields
Today marks a turning point. After years of political hesitation and mixed signals, Greece is finally entering a phase of strategic discipline in its offshore energy policy. The activation of deep‑offshore exploration south of Crete is not symbolic; it is operational and long overdue.
Crete is not a peripheral player in this story. The offshore areas south and west of the island form a unified geological system that has been systematically evaluated. Their prioritization today reflects both their potential and their strategic position in the wider regional energy map.
What we are witnessing is a shift from improvisation to discipline. Exploration must be insulated from political turbulence. It is a scientific process that reduces uncertainty; it does not guarantee production, and it should not be used for premature narratives about future revenues.
These steps are not the end of the journey—they are the beginning of a demanding operational cycle.
NEA KRITI / OPININONS - Monday, February 146, 2025