The U.S. Department of Energy today hosted officials from Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, and the European Commission to advance work on the Vertical Gas Corridor.
February 25, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today hosted officials from Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, and the European Commission to advance work on the Vertical Gas Corridor. The meeting built on progress made at the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation Summit in Athens in November 2025 and the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit in Washington, D.C. in February 2026.
"By partnering with the countries of the Vertical Corridor, we are opening major opportunities to expand U.S. LNG exports to Central and Eastern Europe," said Joshua Volz. “This effort is so important to our President and Secretary because it aligns with our nation’s strengths and commitment to supporting friends and allies across Europe."
The technical discussion brought together Energy Ministries, national regulators, and Transmission System Operators (TSOs) to address key objectives essential to unlocking the Vertical Gas Corridor’s capacity to enable the northbound flow of regasified U.S. LNG from Greece and expand access to European markets:
- Resolving regulatory friction points that impact long-term planning
- Harmonizing tariffs to achieve cost competitiveness
- Reviewing strategic infrastructure investments necessary to enable full corridor capacity
Today’s meeting reinforces DOE’s commitment to strengthening U.S. energy leadership and helping allies secure reliable alternatives to adversarial energy suppliers. By reducing barriers to U.S. LNG exports, DOE continues to support America’s role as a leading global energy provider.
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