Greece, Ukraine agree on new gas supply route, deliveries to begin in January

Ukraine and Greece have reached an agreement to establish a new energy corridor that will supply natural gas to Ukraine via a vertical route connecting the Greek city of Alexandroupolis to Odesa.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the deal on Sunday during a joint press conference in Athens.

Mitsotakis said the new route would serve as a “safe energy artery” running from south to north, giving Ukraine access to reliable energy resources. He noted that Greece had already become a key hub for supplying US liquefied natural gas to Central and Eastern European countries and the project would further strengthen the region’s overall energy security.

“This is a decisive contribution to the stability and security of both our countries and the wider region. The project was made possible thanks to Greece’s infrastructure and strong strategic partnerships”, Mitsotakis said.

Under the plan, gas arriving at the port of Alexandroupolis will be transported to Odesa through Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova.

Zelenskyy confirmed that the first gas deliveries to Ukraine via Greece would begin in January. He added that the agreements form part of a broader energy package designed to help Ukraine compensate for domestic production losses caused by ongoing Russian attacks.

“This is an important element of our energy security. The first agreements will come into force in the first quarter. There are also long-term projects under consideration by our energy companies”, Zelenskyy said.

He thanked Greece and the United States for their roles in ensuring Ukraine’s access to essential energy resources.