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Energy landscape

volatility and supply competition
in the global LNG market. That said,
the crisis also revealed the strategic
strength of well-developed LNG infra-
structure. Europe can secure its energy
future, provided that we make the right
infrastructure investments, strengthen
regional cooperation, and diversify our
sources effectively.
DESFA’s infrastructure played a cru-
cial stabilising role during the crisis, as
it allowed Greece to absorb and
reroute gas volumes, support neigh-
bouring countries, and moderate
potential supply shocks. Still today,
the country’s strengthened LNG and
pipeline networks continue to support
both national needs and exports
to neighbouring countries, helping
stabilise supply dynamics and absorb
market shocks. This contributes to both
energy security and price moderation
over the medium term.

How is DESFA preparing for the future
energy mix?
As we work towards decarbonisation,
it becomes increasingly apparent that
the future energy system will depend
on multiple complementary technol-
DESFA strategically invests in modern ogies and carriers rather than a single
technologies to address these chal- endgame fuel.
lenges and bring us closer to tomor- DESFA is actively building the multi-
row’s energy solutions. For example, pathway infrastructure needed to enable
the new pipeline toward Western a flexible, resilient, and diverse energy
Macedonia has been designed to be system. Take Revithoussa, for exam-
up to 100% hydrogen-ready, allowing ple: the terminal will soon enable LNG
for seamless conversion. Similarly, bunkering and flexible fuel supply
our LNG facilities are being adapted to smaller vessels, supporting
to support CCS applications, includ- the decarbonisation of maritime trans-
ing CO liquefaction, by leveraging port. At the same time, it is being pre-
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cryogenic synergies to lower the cost pared for CO liquefaction to enable
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and energy intensity of decarboni- the flexible and efficient transport
sation solutions. These are forward- of CO across the Mediterranean.
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looking steps, but they are executed Looking ahead, Revithoussa can serve
with the same precision, safety stand- as a gateway for hydrogen or ammo-
ards, and engineering rigour that nia imports from the MENA region,
underpin all DESFA operations. with onward transfer to Central Europe
via the hydrogen network DESFA
Following the recent EU decisions is currently developing.
to phase out Russian gas, do you Through this adaptable, multi-carrier
think that Europe’s energy approach, DESFA is positioned to meet
security is at risk? What will be the evolving energy needs of diverse
the impact on gas prices? sectors, ensuring security, affordabil-
Reducing dependence on Russian ity, and sustainability as we support
energy has brought short-term chal- Greece’s transition today and shape
lenges, especially in terms of price the energy systems of tomorrow.

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