Greece Expands US Energy Presence with Deepwater Drilling
Greece selected consortium after international tender last year.
Lease covers 47,000 sq km in ultra-deepwater (over 1,500 meters).
Chevron holds 70%, Helleniq subsidiary 30% in three-phase exploration.
Seismic research planned for 2024, drilling expected 2026–2027.
Greece aims to be US LNG gateway via Vertical Gas Corridor.
Guilfoyle called deal a 'durable alternative to Russian gas.'
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