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Shell and METLEN Sign LNG Cooperation Framework to Supply Greece and Wider Europe From 2027

The framework channels cargoes through Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis to support Greece’s gas hub ambitions using the Vertical Gas Corridor.

Overview

  • Under the memorandum of understanding, the partners target 0.5–1.0 bcm of LNG per year during 2027–2031.
  • Planned deliveries will go to Greece’s Revithoussa terminal and the Alexandroupolis FSRU, with onward routing to additional European markets via the Vertical Gas Corridor.
  • The agreement was signed in Washington, D.C., by METLEN’s Panagiotis Kanellopoulos and Shell LNG’s Tom Summers in the presence of Greek and U.S. officials including Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
  • Shell is described as the largest purchaser of U.S. LNG and will leverage its global portfolio, shipping capacity and market expertise to support the cooperation.
  • METLEN says the collaboration strengthens regional energy security and liquidity, and the parties signal intentions for joint development across multiple European countries.