Energy and energy corridors were prominently on the agenda of talks
Energy and energy corridors were prominently on the agenda of talks in Athens on Thursday between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum, all ahead of the expected opening of bids for hydrocarbon exploration in blocks south of the large island of Crete.
Mitsotakis, in fact, referred directly to multinational Chevron’s interest – in partnership with local HelleniQ – in hydrocarbon exploration and possible exploitation in Greek waters.
“You are arriving at a very interesting moment. I believe this is an opportunity to reaffirm the strategic partnership between our two countries, while placing a particular focus on energy and energy cooperation. I find it a very interesting coincidence that you are visiting just one day after Chevron formally expressed its interest in launching exploratory activities south of Crete, thereby reaffirming the sovereign rights of the Hellenic Republic in that area.”
The reference to “sovereign rights” comes as Athens has dismissed and even mocked a controversial 2019 agreement between Turkey and Libya to draw maritime zones between them by essentially “erasing” and bypassing all Greek island territory in their way.
Mitsotakis also noted that Greece now serves as a point for exporting natural gas
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