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Seventeen American LNG tankers are scheduled to arrive in Greece during the first quarter of 2026, meeting Southeast Europe's gas needs. The influx includes four tankers for January, four for February, and six for March, totaling over 11 terawatt-hours, primarily for the Balkans and Bulgaria.

Key infrastructure in Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis is already playing a leading role in gas supply, with arrivals expected to include spot cargoes due to rising demand amidst low temperatures. The FSRU Alexandroupolis has received five American LNG cargoes since resuming operations in August 2025.

A shipment from Gastrade is scheduled for February 4, with discussions ongoing for additional cargoes. The facility's capacity is expected to reach 75% by the end of March, but maintenance is planned from April to June, which may affect supply routes to Bulgaria through the IGB pipeline.