“Greece is becoming an energy hub for both Europe and America”
‘With reference to Chevron We have nothing to discuss anything with Turkeyas the prime minister clearly said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. That is, Kazan Kazan Yok for our sovereign rights, which are non -negotiable and not for sharing, “said the Minister of Environment and Energy today, among others. Stavros Papastavrou, speaking on ANT1 television. “Obviously there are points of common interest with Turkey, which in a constructive way and not with threats can be discussed. For example, tourism, “the minister said.
Mr Papastavrou noted that Greece’s economic and political stability, its strategic position, as well as its infrastructure, are elements that advocate and strengthen its role as a significant energy hub in the wider area, as well as a strategic energy partner of the US.
The Minister of Environment and Energy stressed that on November 6 and 7 will be held in our country the Conference on Transatlantic Cooperation for Energy (P-TEC), which will be attended by US Minister of Energy, Chris Wright, following the visit of the US Secretary of State and Head of the US Secretary of State. “Mr Burgum, the Deputy Minister of the Trump government, chose as the first country to visit Greece. So, I think, this sends a message on its own. The Minister of Energy is coming and he does not come alone. We will have over 20 ministers from different countries and 400 representatives of governments and companies. Greece is in practice an energy hub for both Europe and America. “
Concerning Chevron’s participation in the Hydrocarbons competition that Greece is conducting, Mr Papastavrou pointed out that this is an extremely important development, which, when investigations begin and if it turns out that there are indeed commercial deposits, it will lead our homeland to change its country. “If surveys are successful, we will no longer import natural gas, we will have cheaper energy prices for both households and businesses, which will improve their competitiveness. Our country will gain energy self -sufficiency and the standard of living of Greeks and Greeks will greatly improve. “he underlined. At the same time, he said that this success is the crowning of 15 years of effort, but the New Democracy government implemented it, growing and reinforcing Greece, making the planning. Given the timetable of the competition, he noted that the agreement would be submitted to the Court of Auditors in November, so that he would then go to Parliament for ratification and at the beginning of 2026 to begin seismic and geophysical surveys, which will take 2 to 3 years to complete.
Finally, commenting on the ANT1 group partnership with the Atlantic Council, the strongest United States’ thought tank, which was inaugurated in New York, the Minister of Environment and Energy congratulated the two sides, stressing that it is a collaboration that brings Europe to Europe. “It is an initiative decisive for the stability of the area, for economic growth and our energy self -sufficiency. Gulf countries are currently between the West and the East, they have a very important geostrategic role, it is on the road from India to Europe and so the enhancement of Europe’s close cooperation with the Gulf countries is of prime importance. Our country is a traditional point of contact between the Middle East and Europe, a crossroads of cultures and commercial roads. I think there will be very positive results from this cooperation, “Mr Papastavrou concluded.