June 12, 2026 [Reuters]- U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter Venture Global and Greece’s Atlantic-SEE LNG ​Trade on Thursday announced doubling of ‌volumes under their long-term supply agreement, as Europe seeks to bolster energy security.

The Greek joint ​venture will now take at ​least 1 million metric tons per ⁠annum (MTPA) LNG from Venture from 2030 ​for 20 years, under the revised agreement, ​the companies said in a statement.

Atlantic-SEE, formed by AKTOR Group and DEPA Commercial, plans to ​import LNG into Greece and distribute ​it across Central and Eastern Europe via the “Vertical Corridor” ‌network ⁠aimed at diversifying regional gas supply routes.

European buyers have been locking in long-term LNG contracts to reduce exposure to ​volatile spot ​markets ⁠and secure supply, following disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions.

The deal ​builds on Venture Global’s investment in ​regasification ⁠capacity at the Alexandroupolis LNG import terminal. It holds about 25% capacity there, ⁠positioning ​the facility as a ​gateway for U.S. gas into southeastern Europe.