Greece’s gas demand jumps 15% as exports triple in first half of 2026

Total natural‑gas demand in Greece rose by 15.06% in the first half of 2026, reaching 43.09 TWh versus 37.45 TWh a year earlier. The increase was driven mainly by a three‑fold jump in exports, which rose to 8.72 TWh from 2.86 TWh. Imports also grew, reaching 43.07 TWh, a 14.76% rise, with the Revythoussa terminal handling about 43% of all imports. The United States remained the dominant LNG supplier, providing roughly 70% (12.67 TWh) of the volume received at Revythoussa, followed by Nigeria’s 4.16 TWh. Other entry points were Sidirokastro (15.47 TWh), New Midpoint (5.53 TWh) and the FSRU at Alexandroupolis (3.46 TWh), the latter more than tripling its previous‑year level. Domestic consumption stayed virtually flat at 34.37 TWh, with a slight dip of 0.64% and a modest shift toward industrial, CNG and distribution‑network use. LNG truck‑loading doubled, with 537 trucks handled in the period versus 273 a year earlier.

Capacity auctions for the “Vertical Corridor” linking Greece to Bulgaria secured almost half of the available slots. Metlen and Enerwave each booked 20 GWh day⁻¹ for a five‑year term on Route 1 (Sidirokastro‑Kulata), representing roughly 46% of the corridor’s total capacity, while Atlantic SEE LNG Trade secured 13 GWh day⁻¹ on the same route. These allocations reinforce Greece’s role as a regional gas hub for Southeast and Central Europe.