Ukraine Receives First LNG Shipment from the United States via Greece

Ukraine has achieved a significant milestone by receiving its first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States through Greece.

According to Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, the shipment represents more than just a transfer of energy resources. “This is not just a cargo—it is a strategic step,” Yermak stated on his official Telegram channel, emphasizing the importance of this achievement in the face of persistent attempts by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s energy systems during the ongoing Russia’s war against Ukraine.

On December 27, Ukrainian energy company DTEK received the LNG shipment at the Revithoussa terminal in Greece. The cargo, carried by the vessel Gaslog Savannah, contained approximately 100 million cubic meters of gas, equivalent to one terawatt-hour (TWh) of energy. DTEK’s European trading subsidiary, D.TRADING, acquired the shipment, which will undergo regasification before being transmitted through European and Ukrainian gas networks.

The gas is being transported through the “Vertical Corridor,” a network of pipelines linking Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Moldova, and Ukraine. This route circumvents the Black Sea, where transit is restricted due to ongoing hostilities.

DTEK’s CEO highlighted the significance of this shipment, noting that it strengthens regional energy security while undermining Russia’s influence over energy supplies. The company anticipates this delivery will be the first of many from the United States, with plans to expand LNG operations across northern Europe and the Baltic region.

Earlier, at least 19 companies from 11 European countries filed lawsuits against Gazprom for breaching gas supply contracts, with total claims exceeding $20 billion. Major cases include Germany’s Uniper, awarded €13 billion by the Stockholm Arbitration Court, and Poland’s Europol Gaz, seeking €1.5 billion. Other claimants include energy firms from France, Austria, Finland, Italy, and the Netherlands, highlighting widespread legal action against the Russian gas giant.