2026: Greece Enters the Era of Energy Drilling
A milestone year for hydrocarbons with key sites in the Ionian Sea and Crete
A milestone year for hydrocarbons with key sites in the Ionian Sea and Crete
Ισχυρή επενδυτική κινητικότητα με ιστορικά brands να αλλάζουν χέρια και funds να ενισχύουν την εξωστρέφεια
Dialogue without concessions, pressure without escalation, and a government searching for an exit strategy
The sudden acceleration of procedures for the sub-concession of key sections of the Port of Elefsina is not just another infrastructure initiative. It signals a strategic realignment of Greece’s geopolitical orientation, a recalibration of the U.S.–China balance in the Aegean, and a bold political gamble by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Elefsina project reveals a new doctrine in which Athens is no longer merely reacting to global developments — it is actively shaping them.
The interconnection delivers cheap green energy, reduces emissions, and boosts national competitiveness.
From the Aegean to the Atlantic, Greece emerges as a key energy pivot, with U.S. LNG strengthening Europe’s energy security and strategic stability.