Press releases

With the signing of this MoU, DESFA and NOMAGAS commit to intensifying their efforts toward the development of sustainable, secure, and efficient natural gas infrastructure in the region. Athens, April 29, 2025 — DESFA and NOMAGAS JSC, the state-owned natural gas transmission operator of the Republic of North Macedonia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their...

During her intervention at the Delphi Economic Forum X, the CEO of DESFA underscored the need for a national and EU coordinated approach on CCS infrastructure development and a clear regulatory framework Delphi, April 10th, 2025 – DESFA CEO, Maria Rita Galli, highlighted Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a cornerstone of Greece’s and Europe’s decarbonization strategy, during her...

Increase in domestic natural gas consumption by 28.61% compared to the corresponding period last year, with natural gas steadily strengthening its role in the energy mix. Power generation leads the country’s gas consumption surge with a 48.11% year-on-year increase, accounting for 64% of domestic demand. Revithoussa plays a key role in the country’s energy system...

The Plan includes a total of 71 projects to strengthen the country’s natural gas export potential and expand the domestic transmission network The Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water (RAAEY) approved DESFA’s Ten-Year Development Plan (TYDP) for the period 2024-2033. The approved National Natural Gas System Development Program 2024-2033 encompasses 71...

DESFA’s auction process for reserving unloading slots and regasification capacity at the Revithoussa LNG Terminal has been completed.  The strong demand is evident in the near-total reservation of slots for the 2025-2030 period, with interest extending to 2032. This result confirms Revithoussa’s strategic role in the energy security of Greece and the wider region, reflecting growing...

DESFA, Greece’s Gas Transmission System Operator and KIPIC’s partner in the operation and management of the Al-Zour LNG import terminal, hosted its first event in Kuwait titled “Unlocking the Future of Energy: A Deep Dive into DESFA” on February 12, 2025. The event focused on showcasing innovative strategies and technological advancements, as well as exploring collaboration...

A significant increase of 30.03% is recorded in the domestic consumption of natural gas, reaching 66.2 TWh from 50.91 in 2023. Natural gas consumption increased across all domestic consumer categories: Notably, power generation saw a 31.59% increase, while consumption by large industries and vehicle filing stations directly connected to DESFA’s system surged by 74.13%. 27 LNG...

DESFA’s ongoing auction process for booking unloading slots and re-gasification capacity at the Revithoussa LNG Terminal has garnered significant market interest. The fact that all but four slots for the period 2025-2030 have already been booked is indicative of the high demand, as well as a confirmation of Revithoussa’s critical role for the energy efficiency of Greece and...

Four major Greek banks, Piraeus Bank, National Bank of Greece, Alpha Bank, and Eurobank, employing EU Recovery and Resilience Greece 2.0 loans, reiterated their support for the development plan of the National Natural Gas System (NNGS) and the role of DESFA in establishing Greece as an energy hub in the wider region and advancing the country’s decarbonization through scaling up the...

Reaffirming its commitment to sustainable development and transparency, DESFA published its second ESG report for the year 2023. Through a comprehensive sustainability strategy, DESFA integrates environmental, social, and governance principles into its business framework, achieving notable results that reinforce its role in Greece’s energy transition. The 2023 report provides a...