Igoumenitsa port targeted as logistics base for Ionian Sea drilling

Plans are underway to begin hydrocarbon drilling in the Ionian Sea by February 2027. The government and private companies intend to transform the port of Igoumenitsa into a logistics base to support these operations.

The proposed logistics base would involve the daily transport, storage, and management of hazardous materials and chemical muds. Critics argue this poses industrial risks to nearby residential areas, potentially polluting the atmosphere and causing irreversible damage to the city and surrounding region. The development follows the privatization of OLIG, with concerns raised that the port is being prioritized for energy monopolies over local community needs.