Balgarianovinite.com The development of the Vertical Gas Corridor and its transformation into a route for secure and competitive natural gas supplies is one of the main priorities for the countries in the region, said Bulgaria’s caretaker Minister of Energy Traicho Traikov during the international conference “Circular Ports for Global Trade: Green Infrastructure and Smart Connectivity,” held in the Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Saturday, Traikov’s ministry reported.
The forum was organized by the Bulgarian-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It brought together representatives from institutions, business, and the expert community in the region.
In his speech, Traikov emphasized that in a dynamic geopolitical environment, energy and infrastructure connectivity between countries has become a key factor for economic stability and the security of Europe.
According to him, the energy map of the continent has changed significantly in recent years, with some energy flows that previously moved mainly from north to south now increasingly following the opposite direction. Despite this, the fundamental principles of energy security and the importance of consistent development of regional energy projects remain unchanged, the minister noted.
Traikov pointed out that, years ago, the strategic value of some initiatives for regional energy connectivity was not widely recognized, but today their importance is indisputable. He cited as an example the Greece–Bulgaria natural gas interconnector, whose role is currently crucial.
According to the minister, the Vertical Gas Corridor is a strategic initiative that strengthens Greece’s role as an entry point for natural gas supplies to Europe and positions Bulgaria at the centre of energy connectivity between Southeast and Central Europe. The corridor passes through Bulgaria and Romania and reaches Ukraine, where significant gas storage capacities exist, and from there to Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia.
He emphasized that such an infrastructure project can only succeed through a coordinated and strategic approach among partner countries.
The minister also highlighted the importance of developing regional gas infrastructure and diversifying supplies, including Bulgaria’s participation in the floating LNG regasification terminal in Alexandroupolis.
According to Traikov, energy today is no longer merely a sector of the economy, but a strategic foundation for technological development, competitiveness, and security. He stated that true energy security is built on three main pillars: modern infrastructure, trust and cooperation between countries, and strategic planning.
He added that the challenges facing the energy sector, from geopolitical instability to price shocks on international markets, require joint solutions and closer regional partnership, so that energy connectivity becomes a source of resilience and a driver of economic development. Bulgarian Minister Highlights Vertical Gas Corridor as Key for Regional Energy Security 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-03-14 14:05:48 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law