Greece Becomes Energy Hub in Southeast Europe; US to Build First Coal Plant in a Decade

Greece is emerging as a key energy hub in Southeast Europe, transitioning from Russian gas to US LNG under Prime Minister Mitsotakis. In the US, Terra Energy Center is investing $1 billion in Alaska's first coal plant since 2013, fueled by Trump's fossil fuel policies to meet rising energy demands from AI data centers. Additionally, BYD is introducing ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers capable of recharging in nine minutes, while UK startup Nyobolt has developed batteries that charge 80% in under five minutes.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Greece is becoming a central energy hub in Southeast Europe, replacing Russian gas with US LNG under the 'Vertical Gas Corridor' project. This initiative, supported by Prime Minister Mitsotakis, aims to increase energy exports to Europe.

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The US is set to supply 26.56 terawatt-hours of LNG to Greece in 2025, nearly double from the previous year. Meanwhile, in Alaska, Terra Energy Center is investing $1 billion to build the first coal plant in a decade, driven by rising energy demands from AI data centers.

The initiative aligns with Trump's pro-fossil fuel agenda. On the technological front, BYD is launching a 1,500 kW ultra-fast charger in April that can recharge EVs in nine minutes, while startup Nyobolt has developed batteries that can achieve 80% charge in under five minutes.