DEPA Commercial completes first LNG delivery to Bulgartransgaz at Alexandroupolis FSRU
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Greece's DEPA Commercial successfully delivered 500 GWh of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bulgaria's Bulgartransgaz on August 3, 2026.
- This delivery marks the first time Bulgaria's gas transmission system operator has used LNG to meet its operational needs.
- The transaction highlights DEPA Commercial's strategic role in Southeast European gas markets and its contribution as a reliable supplier.
Greece's DEPA Commercial announced on August 3, 2026, the successful delivery of 500 GWh of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bulgaria's Bulgartransgaz. The delivery took place at the Alexandroupolis Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU).
this supply is a continuation of DEPA Commercial's successful participation in the international LNG supply tender conducted by Bulgartransgaz on April 30, 2026, through the Balkan Gas Hub, in which the company emerged as the preferred supplier, submitting the most competitive offer.
This supply follows DEPA Commercial's successful bid in an international LNG tender held by Bulgartransgaz on April 30, 2026, through the Balkan Gas Hub. The company was selected as the preferred supplier after submitting the most competitive offer.
The successful delivery signifies a milestone for Bulgartransgaz, as it represents the first time the Bulgarian natural gas transmission system operator has utilized LNG to cover its operational requirements. DEPA Commercial managed all aspects of the operation, from securing a reliable LNG source to coordinating the delivery process.
this supply marks a milestone for Bulgartransgaz, as for the first time the Bulgarian Natural Gas Transmission System Operator utilizes liquefied natural gas (LNG) to cover the operational needs of the natural gas transmission system.
The company emphasized that this achievement underscores its strategic importance in the natural gas markets of Southeast Europe. DEPA Commercial positions itself as a dependable supplier, adding significant value to its partners and the broader regional market.
this successful completion of the supply confirms once again the strategic role of DEPA Commercial in the natural gas markets of Southeast Europe and highlights the company's critical contribution as a reliable supplier of natural gas with high added value for its partners and the wider regional market.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.