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The energy transition

is not just a technological

challenge but a strategic

opportunity

for transformation

Maria Rita Galli talks to Naftika Chronika
about Greece’s role as a regional energy gateway
that will bridge international supply with Europe’s
decarbonisation demand. DESFA’s CEO highlights the
upcoming projects that will shape the regional
energy landscape and underlines the emergence
of CO transport by ship as an efficient solution.
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An interview with Maria Rita Galli, What is your long-term vision for DESFA We are establishing Greece as a key entry
CEO of DESFA, in the context of the European point for global energy carriers, bridg-
by Giannis Theodoropoulos energy transition? ing international supply with Europe’s
As we navigate the complexities of decarbonisation demand. Simultane-
the energy transition, we must stay ously, we are building the infrastructure
pragmatic. We need a realistic and needed to support industrial and trans-
reliable energy policy that gives port decarbonisation, enhance energy
investors the confidence to act now system flexibility, and ensure secure
and secure affordable energy today and resilient access to energy carriers
while we continue to build the clean, across borders and sectors.
resilient energy system of tomorrow.
At DESFA, we view the energy transi- What are the key projects or priorities
tion not only as a technological chal- for DESFA over the next five years?
lenge but also as a strategic opportunity Over the coming years, DESFA
for transformation. Our long-term vision will implement an investment plan
is to evolve into a multi-molecule energy of approximately €1.4 billion, which will be
operator, developing infrastructure of strategic importance for the Greek
that facilitates the use of LNG as a and regional energy landscape. These
transitional fuel in the maritime sector, investments, committed over the next
enables CO transport across the Med- three years alone, aim to strengthen
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iterranean, and sets the foundations infrastructure, expand regional inter-
for the development of a hydrogen connections, and reinforce Greece’s role
economy and trade in the wider region. as a regional energy gateway.

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