The Vertical Gas Corridor, hydrocarbon exploration with Chevron, the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection (GSI), and the issue of industrial energy costs together form a new, broader energy narrative of national and geopolitical importance for Greece. This framework was outlined by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, speaking at the Athens Energy Summit taking place today in Athens. He stressed that Greece is no longer merely a “transit corridor” but is evolving into a critical hub for Europe and transatlantic energy security. For Greece, the Vertical Corridor “goes far beyond natural gas,” Papastavrou said. “It is of national and strategic importance,” as it is not only about energy flows but also linked to critical infrastructure such as rail connections and transport networks.