Gas demand in Greece reached 26.42 terawatt-hours (TWh) in the first quarter of 2026, an 18.5 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2025 (22.30 TWh). Exports nearly quadrupled year-on-year, reaching 5.99 TWh compared to 1.44 TWh in the first quarter of 2025. This trend highlights Greece’s growing role as a regional hub, according to the statement of DESFA, the transmission system operator (TSO).
Domestic consumption was 20.43 TWh, down by 2.1 per cent from the first quarter of 2025 (20.86 TWh). The change reflects a shift in demand patterns, with power generation decreasing while consumption in industry, CNG, and distribution networks increased.
Imports amounted to 26.40 TWh, with LNG accounting for around 56 per cent, or 14.90 TWh, up from 10.96 TWh in the first quarter of 2025. Revithoussa remained the main entry point, handling 11.44 TWh (approximately 43 per cent), while Alexandroupolis contributed 3.46 TWh (13 per cent). Pipeline imports added 8.77 TWh via Sidirokastro and 2.73 TWh via Nea Messimvria.
The breakdown of domestic consumption highlights shifts in natural gas usage:
- Power generation: 12.48 TWh (from 13.33 TWh in 2025)
- Industry and CNG: 2.28 TWh (from 2.13 TWh)
- Distribution networks: 5.67 TWh (from 5.40 TWh)
The US remained the leading LNG supplier with 7.60 TWh (about 66 per cent of LNG imports), followed by Nigeria (3.02 TWh), Mauritania (0.35 TWh), and Egypt (0.51 TWh). In total, 16 LNG cargoes were unloaded, transferring 11.48 TWh, compared to 20 cargoes in the first quarter of 2025, transferring 10.65 TWh.
The LNG Truck Loading service remained strong, with 273 LNG trucks loaded in Q1 2026, nearly double the 144 trucks in the same period of 2025. Total volumes handled reached 12 496 m³ of LNG (up from 6 527.09 m³), delivering 83 252.18 MWh of energy, a rise of approximately 92 per cent. This underscores the rapid growth of Greece’s small-scale LNG market.
