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DESFA is responsible for the operation, management, utilization and development of the Hellenic Natural Gas System.

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DESFA Driving a Resilient Energy Future for Greece & Europe

DESFA CEO Maria Rita Galli, speaking at the 5th Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit, organized in Thessaloniki by @TheEconomist Impact Events and @PowergameGr emphasized the substantial contribution of the gas industry in the East Med’s energy transformation – from strengthening security of energy supply and the resilience of our energy systems, to driving innovation and decarbonization through CCS. DESFA is proud to lead this transformation through strategic initiatives and infrastructure that highlight Greece as a regional energy pioneer.

At the 9th Southeast Europe Energy Forum (SEEF 2025) hosted by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and the Hellenic Association of Energy Economics, DESFA CEO, Maria Rita Galli highlighted the Vertical Corridor’s transformation from vision to reality. She emphasized that, thanks to the strong cooperation among “Route 1” partners, a first but significant step has been taken toward enhancing supply diversification. For the first time, Ukrainian importers could purchase capacity at a European liquid hub. With ongoing projects, DESFA aims to reach the full export capacity of 8.5 bcm by the end of 2025. “We have pushed the button on an initiative designed to provide long-term capacity that will strengthen energy security in Southeast and Central Eastern Europe,” Mrs. Galli said.

#DESFA #EnergySecurity #EnergyTransition #EconMetSummit #SEEF #SoutheastEurope #CentralEastEurope #Thessaloniki #TIFF #ThessalonikiInternationalFair #HAEE

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At the 22nd Annual GIE Conference (Athens, 4-5/2025), Kleopatra Avraam, our Strategic Planning Director, presented #ApolloCO₂, PCI project, which aims to be the first open-access Carbon Capture and Storage hub in Greece, offering a key solution to the industry’s decarbonization.

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/u69naoVMZg

#DESFA #GIE2025 #ApolloCO2 #CCS #EnergyTransition #NetZero #CarbonManagement #Sustainability #energynews

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💚 Supporting the communities we serve

At #DESFA, we believe #infrastructure development must go hand in hand with creating lasting value for #society. True to this belief, we’ve donated 27 defibrillators to local communities across the Regional Units of #Imathia and #Kozani in Central and Western Macedonia during two handover ceremonies held on July 22 in Kozani and #Veria in the presence of regional and local authorities representatives.

This initiative is part of our broader #CorporateSocialResponsibility program and aims to strengthen local #resilience and #emergencypreparedness along the route of the soon-to-be-completed #WestMacedoniaPipeline. By equipping local services and citizens with #lifesaving tools - and providing the necessary #training for their safe and effective use - we’re helping ensure faster response times and better outcomes in cases of cardiac arrest.🚑

💬 As DESFA CEO Maria Rita Galli stated: “Alongside the energy pipeline we are developing, which will soon connect Central and Western Macedonia, this donation reflects DESFA’s broader commitment: to be present, proactive, and responsible in the places where we operate. The defibrillators being delivered today are a small but vital gesture - one that could one day help save lives." The Regional Governor of West Macedonia, Georgios Amanatidis, honoured the event with his presence, delivering an opening address in which he highlighted the significance of the donation and the pipeline to West Macedonia for the region.

🤝🏼 We're proud to stand by the regions where we develop our network and operate, with a strong commitment to #health, #safety, and #sustainability - generating long-term positive impact for both the #energysystem and #localcommunities. 🌍

Read more: https://t.co/EKZgLvbaLQ

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Maria Rita Galli participated at the 29th #AnnualGovernmentRoundtable by @EconomistImpact:

✅ Advancing #regionalcooperation & #connectivity through strategic infrastructure & innovative commercial products.
✅ Tangible progress on the #VerticalCorridor: 🇬🇷➡️🇺�� gas flows via #Route1 — enabling Ukrainian buyers to source gas directly from Greece under a single digital contract.
✅ Big steps for future #hydrogen corridors: #H2DRIA PCI & new routes to Italy, Austria and Germany boosting future #hydrogenexports.
We keep strengthening #EnergySecurity and paving the way for a resilient, low-carbon future. 🌎

#DESFA #EnergyTransition #LNG #Hydrogen #Infrastructure

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@desfa_gr joins the 3rd Hydrogen & Green Gases Forum in Athens by @energypress_gr.

🔹 Maria Rita Galli DESFA CEO speaks on the opening panel on energy transition
🔹 Michalis Thomadakis DESFA Chief Strategy & Development Officer presents on hydrogen & biomethane infrastructure
🔹 Kleopatra Avraam DESFA Senior Director joins panel on CCS & hydrogen economy

🔗 Forum info: https://t.co/AxiZAZVlG9

#DESFA #Υδρογόνο #Βιομεθάνιο #ΕνεργειακήΜετάβαση #GreenGases #Βιωσιμότητα #CCS #Υποδομές #Καινοτομία #HydrogenEconomy #energypress

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Ahead of the new auction to be held on June 23rd, earlier today DESFA together with #Bulgartransgaz, #Transgaz, #VestMoldTransgaz and #GTSOU joined forces to present the new #Route1 bundled capacity product, a key step in boosting gas deliveries to Ukraine and strengthening regional energy security.

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Maria Rita Galli, CEO of DESFA, during her participation in the Energy Transition Summit, organized by the @FT and @Kathimerini_gr, emphasized that the infrastructure of the Vertical Corridor can provide a sustainable energy alternative for Southeastern Europe.

#EnergyTransition #SoutheastEurope #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Leadership #EnergyTransitionSummit #DESFA #FinancialTimes #Kathimerini #MariaRitaGalli

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Serafeim Ioannides , HSSEQ Senior Director at DESFA, and Konstantinos Fournaris, Environment Department Manager, proudly represented DESFA at the 8th International Conference on Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management, held in Chania, Crete 🇬🇷.

They highlighted key initiatives and actions such as Waste Management, Water Footprint, DESFA’s Net Zero Masterplan, Energy Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, and DESFA’s future sustainability goals. ♻️💧

We are proud of our team for advancing DESFA’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

#DESFA #Sustainability #NetZero #HSSEQ #EnvironmentalManagement #WasteManagement #ICIHWM2025

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Ο Σεραφείμ Ιωαννίδης, HSSEQ Senior Director του DESFA, και ο Κωνσταντίνος Φουρνάρης, Environment Department Manager, εκπροσώπησαν τον ΔΕΣΦΑ, στο 8ο International Conference on Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management, που πραγματοποιήθηκε στα Χανιά 🇬.

Παρουσίασαν βασικές πρωτοβουλίες και δράσεις σε τομείς όπως η Διαχείριση Αποβλήτων, το Υδατικό Αποτύπωμα, το Net Zero Masterplan, η Διαχείριση Ενέργειας, η Συνεργασία σε όλα τα τμήματα της Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας καθώς και τους μελλοντικούς στόχους του ΔΕΣΦΑ για τη #βιωσιμότητα. 💧♻️

Συνεχίζουμε να στηρίζουμε έμπρακτα τη δέσμευση του #ΔΕΣΦΑ για ένα πιο βιώσιμο μέλλον. 🌱

#DESFA #Sustainability #NetZero #HSSEQ #EnvironmentalManagement #WasteManagement #ICIHWM2025

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Με επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε η Eτήσια Ημέρα Υγείας, Ασφάλειας και Περιβάλλοντος (HSE) του ΔΕΣΦΑ, στο Κέντρο Λειτουργίας & Συντήρησης Κεντρικής Ελλάδας, στα Αμπέλια, με τη συμμετοχή προσκεκλημένων τόσο με φυσική παρουσία όσο και μέσω διαδικτυακής σύνδεσης.

Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκδήλωσης, παρουσιάστηκαν σημαντικά επιτεύγματα και προκλήσεις στον τομέα της ΥΑΠ, με έμφαση στην ασφάλεια διεργασιών και σε καινοτόμες λύσεις που ενισχύουν τη συνεχή πρόοδο και τη βιωσιμότητα. Το σύνολο της ημέρας ανέδειξε τη διαρκή δέσμευση του ΔΕΣΦΑ στην καλλιέργεια κουλτούρας ΥΑΠ, ως βασικό στοιχείο των επιχειρησιακών του πρακτικών.

Συνάδελφοι από εργοτάξια έργων σε όλη την Ελλάδα μοιράστηκαν πολύτιμες εμπειρίες και βέλτιστες πρακτικές σχετικά με την υγεία, την ασφάλεια και το περιβάλλον. Η ημέρα ολοκληρώθηκε με την καθιερωμένη βράβευση των εργαζομένων από την CEO, Maria Rita Galli, και τον Senior Director HSSEQ, Serafeim Ioannidi, μια σημαντική παράδοση που τιμά άτομα για την εξαιρετική τους δέσμευση στη συνεχή βελτίωση της απόδοσης στους τομείς της υγείας, της ασφάλειας και του περιβάλλοντος.

Στην τοποθέτησή της, η CEO υπογράμμισε τη σημασία της συνεργασίας, αναφέροντας πως «η ομαδική δουλειά και η συνεργασία μεταξύ των διαφορετικών τμημάτων είναι καθοριστικές για την επίτευξη των στόχων μας στον τομέα της Υγείας, Ασφάλειας και Περιβάλλοντος, σε συνδυασμό με τη συνεχή μάθηση και εκπαίδευση».

#DESFA #HSEDay #Ampelia #ΗμέραΥγείαςΑσφάλειαςΠεριβάλλοντος

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The annual DESFA Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Day was successfully held in a hybrid format at our Operation & Maintenance Center of Central Greece, in Ampelia.

Throughout the day, we explored key HSE achievements and challenges, delved into process safety topics, and presented innovative solutions — all underscoring DESFA’s unwavering commitment to an HSE culture embedded in our operations and driving us toward a more sustainable future.

Colleagues from project construction sites across Greece shared valuable experiences and best practices in health, safety, and environment. The day concluded with DESFA’s established recognition of its HSE Champions — a valued tradition that honors individuals for their outstanding commitment to continuous improvement in HSE performance. The employees were awarded by our CEO, Maria Rita Galli, and HSSEQ Senior Director, Serafeim Ioannidi.

Our CEO highlighted the importance of collaboration, mentioning that “teamwork and cross-functional cooperation are essential for achieving our Health, Safety & Environment goals, combined with the continuous training and learning to bring a positive impact in our operations.”

#DESFA #HSEDay #Ampelia

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"The Western Balkans have a unique opportunity to become Europe's strategic energy bridge," highlighted Mr. Ioannis Chomatas, emphasizing DESFA's role in fostering a cleaner and more resilient energy future for Greece and the wider region.🌱 #EnergyTransition #WesternBalkans #DESFA #IoannisChomatas #Greece

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Χθες γιορτάσαμε μοναδικές στιγμές με ενεργειακά στελέχη από όλη την Ευρώπη, σε μια βραδιά γεμάτη ελληνική καλοκαιρινή ενέργεια και αυθεντική φιλοξενία! ✨

Γιατί η αλλαγή ξεκινά από τη σύνδεση, και εμείς επενδύουμε σε ό,τι μας φέρνει πιο κοντά!
#DESFA #SummerEnergy #GIEConference #TogetherInEnergy

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Last night, we shared unforgettable moments and brought together energy professionals across Europe. GIE participants had the opportunity to experience a night full of Greek Summer Energy! ✨

We believe that change begins with a connection, and we invest in what brings us closer.

#DESFA #SummerEnergy #GIEConference #TogetherInEnergy

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🔹 Biomethane is a fast, cost-effective path to decarbonization.

At #GIE2025, Nikolaos Katsis, Asset Management Chief Officer at DESFA, stressed the role of existing gas infrastructure in integrating biomethane with minimal changes, unlocking value from waste and enhancing energy security.

#Biomethane #CleanEnergy #GreenGas #EnergyTransition

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“Greece can become a key green hydrogen exporter to Europe,” said Michalis Thomadakis, DESFA’s Chief Strategy & Development Officer at #GIE2025.

💬 Resilient infrastructure and coordinated planning are keys to shaping tomorrow’s H₂ market.

#GreenHydrogen #DESFA #CleanEnergy #HydrogenEconomy