Athens is hosting the two-day Ministerial and Business Forum of the Transatlantic Partnership for Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) on Nov. 6–7, transforming the Greek capital into a focal point of global energy and geopolitical dialogue.

The forum, jointly initiated by Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright—who also met with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis—brings together senior officials, diplomats, and corporate leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.

Among the high-level attendees are U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum—making his second official visit to Greece in under two months—and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas.

But the spotlight will largely fall on the arrival of executives from 17 multinational energy and technology giants. With more than 1,200 participants and over 300 companies represented, the P-TEC forum marks Athens as a key venue in the evolving global energy landscape.

The event will also feature the first public appearance of Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is expected to support ongoing energy initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean and promote new proposals.

For both Washington and Athens, the central objective is to spur concrete interest from Central and Eastern European nations in purchasing American liquefied natural gas (LNG), to be routed north via Greek infrastructure. Although market indicators are promising, high LNG prices remain a challenge. Europe’s reliance on Russian gas has already dropped to 19% in 2024 from 45% in 2021, and a complete phase-out by 2028 could further boost U.S. energy imports.

European ministers are expected to push for lower LNG prices—either through long-term contracts with fixed rates or by convincing American suppliers that broader deals could yield greater profits. Experienced energy negotiators will be on hand to explore these options.

Regardless of broader European dynamics, Greece is poised to play a pivotal role in channeling U.S. LNG toward Ukraine, with high-level discussions on the matter already underway.

The conference will open with a symbolic “fireside chat” between Wright and Papastavrou, followed by addresses from Burgum and key Greek ministers. Prime Minister Mitsotakis will headline the second day, focused on energy resilience, sustainability, and LNG’s role in regional stability.

Corporate heavyweights such as ExxonMobil, Baker Hughes, Venture Global LNG, Cheniere, Google, Amazon, and Westinghouse will discuss energy security, Europe’s post-Russia strategy, and the intersection of energy and artificial intelligence.