Albania has agreed a 20-year, $6bn LNG supply arrangement with AKTOR LNG USA and ALBGAZ. The contract places Albania within the expanding US LNG supply network in south-east Europe. It is intended to support future energy diversification in Tirana.
Under the agreement, LNG is expected to be supplied by Venture Global. Albania is set to receive approximately 1 bcm/year starting in 2030. The additional gas volumes are linked to changes in Albania’s power and energy strategy as hydropower remains exposed to drought conditions.
LNG deliveries routed through Greece and TAP
Albania has not completed its own LNG import infrastructure, so early deliveries are structured around regional connections. LNG cargoes are expected to arrive at Revythousa, the LNG terminal in Greece. From there, gas is expected to move through the Greek transmission network before reaching Albania.
The route into Albania is described as using the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). This sequencing is designed to allow supply ahead of full domestic infrastructure readiness. It also relies on existing regional assets already in place for gas flows.
Potential demand areas for downstream gas use
The contract is positioned as a long-term commercial basis for downstream development rather than waiting for domestic import facilities to be completed first. The guaranteed volumes could support gas-fired power generation and industrial fuel switching. District heating systems and flexible backup capacity are also identified as potential areas of use.
The agreement also references hydropower variability as a factor that can affect electricity imports during periods of low water availability. Additional gas supply is therefore tied to reducing reliance on imported power during dry years.
Aktor’s role across Western Balkans gas developments
The deal extends AKTOR’s involvement beyond infrastructure work in Greece into direct participation in LNG supply for Albania. It places the company within a broader set of Western Balkans energy developments tied to gas market expansion. The arrangement is described alongside ongoing infrastructure build-outs in the region.
Countries including North Macedonia and Kosovo are referenced as markets developing their gas infrastructure while seeking diversified energy sources. The long-term performance of the project is described as depending on Albania’s ability to build sufficient domestic demand over time.
A $6bn supply commitment implies gradual growth in downstream consumption across multiple sectors. Electricity generation is indicated as likely to provide an initial demand base, with industrial users, district energy systems, grid balancing services and cross-border gas trading also playing roles. The source material links these demand pathways to continued expansion of renewable energy and battery storage across the region.
