Greece's landmark energy deal with Exxon
Episode description
Last week’s deal between ExxonMobil, Energean and Helleniq Energy for exploration and drilling in the Ionian Sea generated a lot of buzz both in Greece and - as we saw at P-TEC in Athens - among US officials. This move comes as another US energy giant, Chevron, is also engaging with Greece and Cyprus. Energy expert Dr. Theodoros Tsakiris joins Thanos Davelis to break down why these deals could be game-changing for Greece.
You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:
Exxon enters Greece with gas deal that expands US footprint in eastern Med
Greece names Chevron, Helleniq Energy consortium as preferred bidder for offshore gas search
Fresh push for Greece-Cyprus cable
New US ambassador says Greece key to countering Russian and Chinese influence