Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the strategic significance of the upcoming gas interconnector with North Macedonia, stating it will bolster the resilience of Europe’s energy system. His remarks were made during the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Green Energy Advisory Council, held in Baku, Trend reports.
Skalkos highlighted that the Southern Gas Corridor has been operating successfully for the past four years. Greece has played a central role in the project, particularly following the launch of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which solidified the country’s position as a key energy hub.
He also pointed to several major infrastructure developments reinforcing regional energy security, including the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector—whose capacity could expand from 3 to 5 billion cubic meters—the operational floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Alexandroupolis, and the gas interconnector with North Macedonia, which is expected to be completed by March 2026.
The ministerial meetings in Baku on April 4 brought together representatives from 24 countries, including Azerbaijan and members of the European Union, along with seven international financial institutions and 42 energy companies. The high-level gathering included ministers, deputy ministers, and other senior officials, underlining the significance of regional cooperation in shaping Europe’s energy future.
