Egypt, Greece Explore New Energy Partnership to Boost Gas Exports to Europe

Egypt and Greece are strengthening their energy partnership, with both countries seeking to expand cooperation in natural gas transport, infrastructure, and clean energy technologies, according to statements from Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

In a meeting held in Cairo, Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, discussed avenues for deeper collaboration with Vassilis Kikilias, Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Islands Policy. The talks focused on enhancing joint efforts to transport natural gas to Europe, share expertise, and develop energy infrastructure, reflecting the growing strategic ties between Cairo and Athens.

Badawi emphasized the “strategic importance of the Egyptian-Greek partnership” in the energy sector, highlighting how the two countries’ geographic proximity and infrastructure assets can support Europe’s energy security. “Greece serves as a key vertical energy corridor to Europe,” he said, adding that closer integration could help Egypt maximize the use of its gas liquefaction and export facilities.

The Egyptian minister also underscored the importance of reducing carbon emissions and leveraging artificial intelligence and modern technologies in the energy sector — goals aligned with both the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Union’s clean energy agenda. 

On the exploration front, Badawi noted that Egypt is witnessing “intensive activity” in oil and gas exploration, which opens the door for Greek companies to participate in upstream operations, production, and gas transportation projects. He reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to upgrading its infrastructure to improve efficiency and expand export capacity to European markets.

In turn, Minister Kikilias praised Egypt’s rapid expansion in marine infrastructure projects, calling it “a positive step that strengthens Egypt’s role as a regional energy hub and attracts more investment.”

 He reaffirmed Greece’s support for enhancing cooperation with Egypt, especially in natural gas, green energy, and petrochemicals, pointing to Egypt’s “strategic location, advanced ports, and robust infrastructure.”

Both ministers agreed to establish joint working teams to identify concrete projects and develop a framework for expanding cooperation. The discussions included potential joint ventures in gas infrastructure, utilizing Egypt’s liquefaction and export terminals along with Greece’s floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs).

The plan also envisions connecting gas pipelines to Greece’s vertical corridor to boost energy flows to Europe and exploring strategic partnerships between Egyptian and Greek energy firms. These initiatives aim to enhance regional energy integration, environmental sustainability, and investment opportunities, while reinforcing both nations’ roles as key contributors to Europe’s energy security.