Greece presents plan to fully phase out Russian gas imports

Greece has submitted a national plan to the European Commission to completely stop imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027, according to a Greek news portal.

The document was prepared by Greece’s Ministry of Environment and Energy as part of the EU’s REPowerEU strategy, which aims to end Europe’s energy dependence on Russia.

Member states are required to submit national plans by March 1, 2026, outlining whether they have sufficient infrastructure to replace Russian gas with alternative sources or whether temporary imports will still be needed during the transition period.

According to the report, the objective of the plan is not only to list alternative suppliers, but also to demonstrate a coherent strategy and infrastructure capable of ensuring a stable domestic supply without Russian gas.

The European Commission has the option to request clarifications if gaps or ambiguities are identified in a member state’s plan. In Greece’s case, however, this option was not used, which is interpreted as a sign that Brussels considers its projections sufficient.

The report also notes that Greece still remains significantly dependent on Russian gas supplies, making the goal of completely eliminating imports from Moscow more challenging.

By Jeyhun Aghazada