Athens aims to strengthen its geopolitical position by deepening energy ties with Washington, positioning itself as both a consumer market and a gateway for US LNG to Europe, while Ankara struggles to decouple from Russian gas

Kikilias outlined Greece’s potential as a regional energy hub, emphasizing the country’s role as an entry point for LNG from various nations, including the United States.

“With regard to Chevron, we have nothing to discuss with Turkey, as the Prime Minister made very clear in his interview with the Wall Street Journal," stressed Greece’s Environment and Energy Minister.

While in New York, the minister also conferred with EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra on the sidelines of the UN Climate Summit.

The event aspires to become a key reference point for the sustainable energy transition in Greece and across Europe.

The Energy Minister's visit comes at a pivotal time in U.S.–Greece relations, with Washington signaling a clear intent to deepen energy cooperation with Athens.

Kikilias met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Head of the National Energy Sovereignty Council (NEDC), Doug Burgum.

IPTO strengthens its international presence and forges closer ties with transmission operators from countries including the United States, China, France, Brazil, and Russia.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis receiving visiting US Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum ahead of the expected opening of bids for hydrocarbon exploration in blocks south of Crete

Papastavrou noted that in 2005, about 60% of Greece’s electricity came from lignite, while renewable energy now accounts for nearly 60%,

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Greek Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, when asked about the project during a weekend forum, refrained from giving a direct answer but struck a cautiously optimistic tone

The award also highlights ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and opportunities in the energy sector.

Mitsotakis placed special emphasis on two key infrastructure projects: the GREGY Interconnector, a planned electricity link between Egypt and Europe via Greece, and the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI).

The Crete-Attica power link is a technological feat: a 1.1 billion euros investment with a capacity of 1 GW.

Greek-Israeli corporate scheme eyes 600mln€ CCGT gas-fired power plant; Depa Commercial the natgas provider and energy manager

On Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, the converter stations in Attica and Crete, respectively, were energized for the first time.

Burgum also welcomed Papastavrou's proposal to hold the next session of the Ministers' Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TECC) in Athens this November.

The estimated budget stands at 8.1 billion euros, with completion targeted for late 2035.

As of the Greek-Egyptian plan to move forward in the critical field of energy, Energy and Environment Minister Theodoros Skylakakis signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources Karim Badawi during the former’s two-day visit to Cairo. The signing of the MoU, which took place at the Egypt […]