# Alexandroupolis energy infrastructure development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alexandroupolis-energy-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-09-03T15:40:26.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Alexandroupolis Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) project, managed by Gastrade, has gained international recognition as a finalist in the REGIOSTARS 2026 awards under the ‘A Connected Europe’ category. The project, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, is designed to serve as a strategic entry point for liquefied natural gas (LNG) intended for Southeast and Central Europe. Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou has further emphasized the region's transformation into a vital energy gateway. By integrating the FSRU with new power generation units, existing pipelines, and the Vertical Corridor, the infrastructure facilitates an energy route from South to North. The expansion of the Vertical Corridor toward Serbia and North Macedonia is expected to support energy flows to Hungary and Slovakia. This development marks a transition for the Evros region from a border zone to a central hub within the European energy architecture. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Greece positions Evros as a strategic European energy gateway Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou identifies Alexandroupoli and Evros as key energy gateways for Europe, driven by the FSRU and the Vertical Corridor connecting the South to Central Europe. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-positions-evros-as-a-strategic-european-energy-gateway ### 2026-09-01: Alexandroupolis FSRU named finalist in REGIOSTARS 2026 awards The Alexandroupolis FSRU project has been named a finalist in the REGIOSTARS 2026 awards, highlighting its role as a strategic LNG gateway for Southeast and Central Europe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexandroupolis-fsru-named-finalist-in-regiostars-2026-awards --- Cite as: Alexandroupolis energy infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alexandroupolis-energy-infrastructure-development