Ukraine secures US LNG imports from Greece to cover winter 2025–2026 needs

Ukraine has secured imports of U.S liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Greece to cover its winter needs from December through to March next year, Greek and Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.

Greece’s energy group DEPA Commercial and Naftogaz of Ukraine announced the deal, which will run from December 2025 until March 2026, following a meeting on November 16 between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

In their presence, a Letter of Intent was signed on the supply of natural gas to Ukraine during the winter period.

“Our agreements with Greece today are an important part of the large energy package we have prepared for this winter to ensure gas supplies to Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said.

The document was signed by chief executive officer of Naftogaz Sergii Koretskyi and CEO of the Greek company DEPA Commercial Konstantinos Xifaras.

Gas will be transported to Ukraine via a route jointly supported by gas transmission system operators from five European countries.

Under the framework of the prospective agreement, LNG volumes originating from the United States are expected to