Liquefied natural gas

The first tanker carrying liquefied gas for Bulgaria is currently being unloaded at the new regasification terminal in Alexandroupolis, just two days after it became operational. This vessel, belonging to the French company TotalEnergies, holds a volume of 1 million MWh of liquefied gas, which is designated for the state gas supplier, Bulgargaz.

An event focused on business and investment opportunities in Egypt was organized by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Egyptian Embassy in Athens.

Bulgaria's Energy and Water Regulation Commission (EWRC) has announced that the price of natural gas for October will be set at 63.72 leva per MWh, excluding access, transmission, excise, and VAT charges. This price will apply to "Bulgargaz" EAD, which supplies natural gas to final suppliers and licensed thermal energy producers.

The commercial operation of the Alexandroupolis FSRU Terminal is starting on Tuesday, transforming Alexandroupolis into a new energy gateway for Central and Southeast Europe, according to operating company Gastrade.

The filling of the LNG Storage and Gasification Station developed by Enaon EDA, the Greek Gas Distribution Company, a subsidiary of Italgas, was completed on Tuesday 24/09/2024 at the Industrial Park of Kastoria, to bring natural gas to the areas of Kastoria and Argos Orestiko.

The commercial operation of the LNG Terminal at the Alexandroupoli FSRU in northern Greece will begin on October 1, Gastrade CEO Kostis Sifnaios announced, following a visit to the terminal with the ambassadors of EU member-states, as well as Switzerland and Norway.

US interest in utilizing Alexandroupoli as a key liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation hub in the Central and Southeast Europe region is highlighted by the agreement American company Venture Global announced to book 25% of the capacity to the new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU).

Türkiye is expected to sign another long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement this week during Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar's visit to the U.S.

Bayraktar is scheduled to attend the Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Houston, Texas, which will take place between Sept. 17-19.

Turkish state energy company Botaş has signed a 10-year LNG supply agreement with Shell, with deliveries set to begin in 2027.

"Under this agreement, approximately 4 billion cubic meters of LNG will be delivered annually, totaling 40 billion cubic meters over the contract period," Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.

Turkey is set to export natural gas to Bulgaria under a new brand called "Turkish Blend", which will include a mixture of gas from various sources. This gas is also intended to pass through Bulgaria to reach Central European countries such as Hungary and Slovakia.