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Greece as an energy hub: Pipelines close, LNG ships arrive

Starting January 1, 2028, Europe will permanently stop Russian natural gas imports, ending a long-standing energy relationship. Greece, leading this shift, must replace around 45% of its natural gas imports—about 3.5 billion cubic meters per year—that currently come from Russia

“Niet” via Athens to Russian gas – Two Americans and 25 European ministers in Greece for the EU’s energy independence

Ministers, together with 50 top business executives, will discuss in Athens the planning of the “Vertical Corridor” as a key entry point for U.S. LNG to Eastern Europe and Ukraine

Full ban on Russian gas imports on the table at EU Energy Ministers’ meeting

Under the proposal, imports of oil, pipeline gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be completely and permanently banned no later than 2028

METLEN, Shell and TotalEnergies to supply Bulgaria with LNG

Four LNG cargoes will come from terminals in the United States, according to the bids submitted by the selected participants, and will be delivered to Bulgaria through the LNG terminal in the Greek port of Alexandroupolis

Kikilias: The US produces LNG and Greece, with its powerful fleet, can transport it around the world

The Minister met with Secretary of the Interior and Head of the US National Energy Sovereignty Council Doug Burgum following the latter's recent visit to Greece

Greek shipping gains momentum: 50% capacity increase over the last decade

With 21% of the World’s Merchant Fleet, Greek shipowners dominate, strengthening their position in global shipping through major investments and fleet renewals

Latsco Shipping: Expands its fleet with order for 4 containerships in China

Agreement for two firm orders and two options with Huangpu Wenchong shipyard – Estimated cost reaches $31.8 million per vessel

Greek shipping: Generates over $40 billion in Annual revenue, $14 Billion of which returns to the Greek economy

At the same time, the sector provides 150,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly, at sea and on land – McKinsey & Company study commissioned by the Union of Greek Shipowners

The future of the global LNG fleet and the dominance of Greek shipowners

Greek shipowners, with significant shares in the global market, seem to be leading the developments in the LNG carriers sector

Nord Stream 2: Scenarios for its possible “resurrection” to transport hydrogen and LNG

The world's largest gas pipeline damaged after an explosives attack and put on ice from September 2022 - What Swiss StreamTec Solutions' research shows

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