The key to Southeast Europe's total independence from Russian gas is the new gas import and transit infrastructure being developed in Greece, according to a European Commission announcement.

In addition to ongoing projects, the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy last week issued a positive opinion on the construction of the EastMed pipeline (Cyprus-Greece-Italy) specifying the project's preliminary environmental requirements.

The Greek-Bulgarian natural gas pipeline, which is expected to be put into operation during the summer, the new liquefied natural gas reservoir in Revythousa, which is also expected to operate in the summer, the floating liquefied natural gas reservoir in Alexandroupolis in 2023 are The first projects that the European Commission included in the announcements made last week for the EU RePower program.

This program aims to replace Russian gas and hydrocarbons, regardless of origin, with further development of renewable sources, diversification of supply sources, strengthening energy savings.

/ Telegraphy /