Ukraine signs long-term agreement for US LNG supplies via Greece

Ukraine has signed an agreement for future regular deliveries of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) through Greek gas terminals and the Vertical Corridor, Ukrainian media reported, referencing the Ministry of Energy.

The memorandum was signed during a ministerial meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) between Naftogaz Group and the Greek company ATLANTIC-SEE LNG TRADE S.A. The agreement sets the framework for stable LNG imports from the United States to Ukraine.

According to Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk, the long-term partnership extends until 2050. She emphasised that the agreement will enable the phased implementation of new strategic projects, ensuring reliable LNG supplies, integrating Ukraine’s energy infrastructure into European logistics routes, and establishing a sustainable system for the supply and storage of US gas.

“Thank you to our partners from the U.S. and Greece for their cooperation. We are laying a new foundation in transatlantic cooperation with partners and making another step for long-term energy stability of Ukraine and new opportunities,” Hrynchuk said.

Ukraine had previously suspended filling its underground gas storage facilities due to shelling of the energy sector and interruptions in imported gas supplies via Poland. Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolesnik stated that Ukraine had fulfilled 99.5% of its plan to pump gas into storage ahead of the heating season, but imports will continue to compensate for declining domestic production.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine recently allocated an additional UAH 8.4 billion ($200.4 million) for gas imports during the 2025–2026 heating season. Recently, Ukraine also resumed gas imports via the southern Trans-Balkan Canal.

Separately, it was reported that Poland is working on an agreement to import US LNG for further supply to Ukraine and Slovakia, strengthening regional energy cooperation.

By Tamilla Hasanova