The liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Alexandroupoli, Greece, is preparing to increase its operations after being out of service since January due to a booster pump malfunction. Bulgartransgaz, Bulgaria’s natural gas transmission operator, reported that the facility is expected to restore 75% of its processing capacity starting 1 October, with full output of around 166,000 MWh/day gradually returning over the following months. Regasification activities are scheduled to resume by the end of September with the arrival of the first LNG tanker, after operating at only 25% capacity since August.
Bulgartransgaz CEO Vladimir Malinov, during an inspection, confirmed that Bulgaria will begin the new gas year in October with assured LNG deliveries through the Alexandroupoli terminal. He emphasized the terminal’s strategic importance in enhancing supply stability for the wider region, providing access to multiple reliable partners, including the United States.
Malinov also highlighted the broader regional energy strategy, noting that construction on Bulgaria’s segment of the Vertical Gas Corridor is advancing. This infrastructure will enable continuous LNG transport across southeastern Europe. The Bulgarian section is scheduled for completion in October 2026, with the government recently approving state guarantees to support Bulgartransgaz in securing financing for the remaining construction.
