Egypt and Greece are stepping up talks on joint energy infrastructure projects that could boost natural gas flows from the Eastern Mediterranean to Europe, as both countries look to strengthen their positions as regional energy hubs. Egypt's Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawy met on Monday with Greece's Minister of Maritime Affairs Vassilis Kikilias in Cairo to discuss potential cooperation on gas transport networks, liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, and clean energy technologies, the ministry said in a statement. The discussions focused on connecting Egypt's LNG liquefaction and export terminals with Greece's floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and integrating both systems into the Vertical Gas Corridor (VGC) — a key route linking southeastern Europe's energy networks. Badawy said closer coordination could "play a pivotal role" in securing Europe's energy needs, leveraging Egypt's liquefaction capacity and Greece's strategic location. He added that both nations aim to expand cooperation in carbon-reduction technologies and the use of artificial intelligence in energy operations, in line with UN and EU clean-energy goals. Kikilias praised Egypt's rapid expansion of its marine and energy infrastructure, calling it a magnet for new investment and stressing Greece's readiness to deepen cooperation in natural gas, green energy, and petrochemicals. He described Egypt as a rising regional energy hub with modern ports and strong export capacity. Both sides agreed to form joint working groups to identify projects that would advance energy security, regional integration, and investment opportunities. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
