Speaking on Friday at the Southeast Europe Energy Forum 2019, currently taking place in Thessaloniki, the American Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt said that Greece plays a leading role in the region in regard to energy-related issues, according to greekreporter.com.
“With the €4.5 billion TransAdriatic Pipeline near completion, and construction on the Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria commencing shortly, energy projects are driving opportunities in northern Greece, creating jobs while enhancing Greece’s regional standing,” the Ambassador pointed out.
Pyatt went on to commend the new government’s enthusiasm for the offshore exploration permit by ExxonMobil, Total, and Hellenic Petroleum, noting “We look forward to the permit’s final ratification in Parliament.
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