Greece Plans Full Phase-Out of Russian Gas by 2027 Under EU Directive
Greece has submitted a national strategy to the EU for completely phasing out Russian gas by the end of 2027. This initiative is part of the EU's RepowerEU strategy, aimed at ending energy ties with Russia and ensuring sufficient energy supply through diversification and increased LNG imports.
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Greece's Environment and Energy Ministry has presented a national plan to the European Commission to eliminate Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027, as mandated by the EU's RepowerEU strategy. The plan includes increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, which accounted for 56% of Greece's gas supply in Q1 2026, with imports reaching 14.9 TWh.
Domestic consumption of gas stood at 20.43 TWh, with Russian supplies representing approximately 43%. The country plans to replace these volumes with LNG and pipeline gas from Azerbaijan. Greece's existing LNG infrastructure can handle up to 12.5 billion cubic meters of gas annually, sufficient for current demand.
The transition also focuses on reducing overall gas consumption, driven by shifts towards renewable energy sources. If export levels rise, additional LNG capacity may be necessary. Greece's strategy aligns with EU goals to phase out reliance on Russian energy sources.
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