A meeting in Thessaloniki between US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and Deputy Minister Konstantinos Gkioulekas highlighted Northern Greece’s growing strategic role, recent energy agreements, and new opportunities for American investment

Papastavrou confirmed that American exporters have reached agreements with Greek companies — and added that “this LNG will make its way all the way to Ukraine.”

The Greek energy minister also talks with the President of the Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), John Jovanovic on the Bank’s €100-billion financing program.

The meeting came shortly after the P-TEC energy conference in Athens, where the United States sent its largest delegation to date and where several agreements pointed to a more structured phase of cooperation between the two countries

Naturally, the question arises whether Greece is becoming excessively tied to the United States

November witnessed two major energy-related agreements finalized and signed in Athens, with the first foreseeing the import of American LNG to at least a couple of terminals in Greece for subsequent regasification and transport – by pipelines – to other countries in southeast and eastern Europe, including for the all-important Ukraine market

HELLENiQ Energy CEO Andreas Shiamishis says Greece is emerging as a key Southeast European hub for LNG, refined fuels and future green-power exports, as policymakers and U.S. officials highlight the country’s growing role in regional energy stability

Stretching 157 kilometers from Trikala in Imathia to an area north of Ptolemaida, the pipeline will form a critical new energy corridor.

“Our country is, in practice and on the ground, becoming an energy hub,” said the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou

Greece and Cyprus pause their flagship power-interconnection project to re-evaluate costs, hunt for investors, and navigate U.S. interest and Turkish pressure—revealing deep rifts between the two allies over strategy, risk, and the project’s viability.

During his visit to Athens, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a major energy cooperation deal, with both leaders highlighting security, reconstruction and Ukraine’s difficult winter ahead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Greece for high-level meetings on energy, defense, and diplomatic support, with Greek leaders reaffirming solidarity and highlighting historical parallels including the Cyprus conflict

Ukraine’s president begins a European tour in Athens under sweeping security measures, with energy cooperation and defence ties at the top of the agenda

TΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition continues its video series on top diplomats serving in Greece, “The Ambassadors Series,” this time talking to the Spanish Ambassador to Greece, Jorge Domecq. In our 10th episode, we explore the two countries’ close diplomatic ties, ranging from trade to ways to improve collaboration in tourism, leveraging their close cultural bonds. […]

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis highlighted Greece’s upgraded role as an emerging energy hub in Southeastern Europe during his address at the annual meeting of the Institute of International Relations, held at a particularly critical moment for European and Euro-Atlantic security at the Athens Security Forum. In his speech, Gerapetritis discussed Greek-Turkish relations and the Cyprus […]

In Greece, the new energy alignment with the United States is being celebrated as a strategic victory in the country’s ongoing maritime rivalry with Turkey

“A privilege to participate in the P-TEC Conference in Athens with Secretary Chris Wright, Secretary Doug Burgum, and Deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas," U.S. Ambassador Guilfoyle wrote.

The Greek Prime Minister highlighted what he called “a historic 48 hours” that showcased Greece’s transformation into a key regional energy hub.

Gerapetritis highlighted the significance of the 3+1 energy ministerial format — involving Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the United States.

Mitsotakis highlighted the “primary responsibility” shared by Greece and the United States "to ensure affordable energy for citizens and businesses,” reaffirming the two countries’ strategic alliance in the sector.