Greece to supply US LNG to Ukraine in first transit deal PHOTO

A Greek joint venture has signed its first agreement to supply U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine, marking a new step in Greece’s ambition to strengthen its role as a gas transit hub for Europe as the bloc prepares to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027.

Atlantic See LNG Trade, a partnership between Greek construction group Aktor and state gas supplier DEPA, said the shipment is expected to arrive at Greece’s Revithoussa LNG terminal before being transported to Ukraine’s state energy company Naftogaz in March, Calibre.Az reports via British media.

The gas will be delivered via pipeline networks running through Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova. The joint venture said the shipment could reach up to one terawatt hour of energy, depending on available capacity across the regional gas transmission systems.

Ukraine is grappling with what officials describe as its most severe wartime energy crisis, as repeated Russian strikes have damaged critical infrastructure during the winter months. 

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said recently that Kyiv had “significantly diversified” its natural gas supplies in response to the disruption.

The deal also reflects wider European efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy. Greece last year signed its first long-term agreement with the United States to import 700 million cubic metres of LNG annually from 2030.

Ukraine’s state energy company Naftogaz signed a supply agreement with the Greek consortium Atlantic – SEE LNG Trade S.A. in November 2025.

The United States Embassy in Ukraine welcomed the initiative, stressing that the co-operation would benefit both Ukraine and the United States by helping to replace Russian gas in Europe and demonstrating the role of American businesses in strengthening the security of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

By Aghakazim Guliyev