Greece has joined the effort to replace Russian gas by welcoming a plan that will see Ukraine receive American LNG via Greece, with deliveries slated for December 2025 through March 2026. The agreement, formalized as a declaration of intent between DEPA Emporia of Greece and Naftogaz of Ukraine, aims to bolster Ukraine’s winter gas supply and strengthen regional energy security.
The plan positions Greece as a growing energy hub, enabling Central and Eastern Europe to access diversified LNG imports from the United States. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored Greece’s expanding role as an energy intermediary, a sentiment echoed during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s working visit to Athens.
Officials noted that the gas corridor will operate from December 2025 to March 2026, contributing to Ukraine’s energy resilience amid a challenging winter. The arrangement also highlights Greece’s critical infrastructure that supports stable gas flows along what is described as the Vertical Corridor.
How gas moves from Athens to Kyiv Zelenskyy referred to the project as covering nearly €2 billion in gas imports needed to offset declines in Ukrainian production caused by Russian attacks. LNG will be regasified at Revithusa and then fed into the Vertical Corridor pipeline system. A dedicated capacity product, labeled Route 1, has been activated since late October to facilitate transportation from the Revithoussa LNG terminal toward Ukraine. Route 1 requires regulatory approval and follows a path through Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova before reaching Ukraine, aligning with the “eastern axis” of the corridor.
In a recent exchange, Mitsotakis reaffirmed to Zelenskyy that Ukraine can rely on EU backing for natural gas throughout the difficult winter. Zelenskyy, expressing gratitude, emphasized the importance of this support amid ongoing attacks against civilians and the winter’s turbulent outlook.
