# Greek energy policy and infrastructure developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-energy-policy-and-infrastructure-developments > Updated: 2026-09-04T13:30:15.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Greek Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy Nikos Tsafos has addressed various aspects of national and European energy policy. Initially, Tsafos contested a legislative amendment from PASOK that sought to maintain lignite production until domestic natural gas production is established. He argued the proposal relied on “half-truths” and stated that “lignite is leaving because it is expensive,” noting that the phase-out process was already largely complete by 2019. Subsequently, Tsafos shifted focus to broader energy security and infrastructure. At a European Task Force session, he addressed natural gas market volatility, suggesting that price surges were an “extreme reaction to actual data” rather than a reflection of supply instability. Domestically, he highlighted Greece’s transition toward renewable energy and its growing role as an electricity exporter, citing infrastructure projects such as the Alexandroupolis FSRU and the Bulgaria interconnecting pipeline as key drivers of this shift. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Nikos Tsafos addresses European gas prices and Greek energy infrastructure Greek Deputy Minister Nikos Tsafos addressed European gas price speculation and highlighted Greece's strengthening energy role through renewable integration and new infrastructure projects. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikos-tsafos-addresses-european-gas-prices-and-greek-energy-infrastructure ### 2026-08-27: Nikos Tsafos criticizes PASOK amendment on lignite energy Greek Deputy Minister Nikos Tsafos rejected a PASOK amendment to extend lignite use, arguing that lignite is too expensive to remain a viable energy source despite legislative attempts to delay its phase-out. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikos-tsafos-criticizes-pasok-amendment-on-lignite-energy --- Cite as: Greek energy policy and infrastructure developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-energy-policy-and-infrastructure-developments