AKTOR Group CEO Alexandros Exarchou was among the high-profile guests invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to a major event at the Kennedy Center, underscoring his growing prominence in Washington’s energy circles.

According to Hellas Journal, a U.S.-based newspaper of the Greek diaspora, Exarchou’s agreements in liquefied natural gas (LNG) have opened doors at the highest levels of the U.S. administration. The emerging energy corridor linking Greece with Northern Europe is described as the result of a strategic decision by the White House—one that has placed Greece at the center of a key geopolitical and energy realignment.

Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou also attended the event at President Trump’s invitation. According to the report, two high-level summits are expected in Washington with U.S., Greek, and European stakeholders, with Greece to be represented by Exarchou.

In the previous week, meetings were held at the White House with senior members of president Trump’s energy team. The Greek delegation included Exarchou and his close associates. According to informed sources, discussions focused on maximizing the flow of U.S. LNG to Northern Europe—not only to Ukraine and Romania, but to additional markets as well.

Talks also covered the infrastructure required to support these expanded energy routes, with indications that the United States is prepared to participate in financing key projects.

As Hellas Journal reports, American interest extends beyond the port of Volos. Given the absence of references to Alexandroupolis, attention appears to be shifting to another strategically important Greek port.

A third pillar of the discussions concerned the maritime transport of LNG in a way that would benefit both the United States and Greece. While shipments will not be carried exclusively by U.S.-flagged vessels, Exarchou reportedly called for the participation of Greek shipowners as well.

At the same time, supplies from Venture Global are already proving insufficient to meet Europe’s growing demand. Speaking to Bloomberg, Exarchou said: “We will need larger volumes than Venture Global can guarantee. For the 2026–2030 period, we will require at least two, possibly three suppliers.”