Alexandros Exarchou: Greece ready for energy‑led growth amid EU’s push for energy independence

Alexandros Exarchou, President and CEO of the AKTOR Group, told the 30th Government Roundtable of the Economist that Greece is entering a period of dynamic economic growth, driven by private investment and a focus on energy security. He highlighted the importance of the “vertical corridor” infrastructure that enables the transport of U.S. LNG through Greece, positioning the country ahead of others as the EU moves away from Russian gas.

Exarchou said the European Union is learning from its reliance on Russian gas during the 2022 Ukraine war and is now seeking greater energy autonomy while balancing competitiveness and the green transition. He called for long‑term LNG contracts and a balanced approach to the energy mix, arguing that foreign investors are now committing significant capital to Greek projects such as Credia Bank, DEI and ADME.

He emphasized that a stable political environment and continued private‑sector investment are essential for Greece to capitalize on these opportunities and to become a competitive player on the European stage.