Papastavrou – Burgum: Strong Greece–US Alliance on LNG

The Greek–American energy partnership is being upgraded, gaining strategic depth with the goal of strengthening energy security not only for Greece but for the wider region of Southeastern Europe. The visit of US Secretary of the Interior and head of the Energy Sovereignty Council, Doug Burgum, to Athens and his meeting with Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou marked a strong alliance in the LNG sector.

Chevron enters the Greek energy scene

Minister Papastavrou described Chevron’s interest in hydrocarbon exploration south of the Peloponnese and Crete as a “major national success”, stressing that it represents both a vote of confidence in the Greek hydrocarbons market and in Greece–US relations.

Greece’s strategic position

Greece is reinforcing its role as a regional energy hub through its LNG facilities in Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis, which are connected to the Greece–Bulgaria Interconnector (IGB) and the Vertical Gas Corridor. The growing flow of US LNG is reducing dependence on Russian gas, ensuring supply stability and security not only for Greece but also for countries such as Ukraine and Moldova.

Burgum’s statements

The US official, alongside his Greek counterpart, visited the DESFA facilities in Revithoussa, describing them as “proof of the functionality of the Vertical Energy Corridor.” He underlined that the US has the capacity to meet Europe’s energy needs through further investments, while highlighting that Greece is “a wonderful partner, given its strategic location in Southeastern Europe.”

Greece as a pillar of stability

Energy cooperation is also being strengthened under the new EU–US Energy Partnership Framework, aiming to solidify Greece’s role as a reliable transit hub and a pillar of stability for the region. Minister Papastavrou emphasized that Greece aspires to evolve into a central energy hub, ensuring price stability, supply security, and the efficient integration of renewable sources.

Source: pagenews.gr