Albania has agreed a 20-year, $6bn LNG supply contract with AKTOR LNG USA and ALBGAZ, aimed at securing long-term gas deliveries ahead of full development of domestic import infrastructure. The agreement places Albania within the expanding US LNG supply network serving south-east Europe. The deal is structured to support Tirana’s energy diversification plans.
LNG deliveries from Venture Global starting in 2030
Under the contract, LNG is expected to be supplied by Venture Global. Albania is set to receive approximately 1 bcm/year from 2030. The additional gas volumes are expected to change the balance of Albania’s energy strategy given the country’s reliance on hydropower generation.
Albania’s electricity system remains exposed to drought conditions that can affect hydropower output. The contracted gas supply is intended to support more reliable electricity generation during periods when hydropower is constrained. It is also expected to reduce reliance on imported power in dry years and create additional opportunities for industrial development.
Revythousa terminal and TAP route for initial cargoes
Because Albania has not yet completed its own LNG import infrastructure, early deliveries are planned through existing regional assets. LNG cargoes are expected to arrive at Greece’s Revythousa LNG terminal. From there, the gas would enter the Greek transmission network before reaching Albania via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).
This routing is designed to allow Albania to secure supplies before domestic infrastructure becomes fully operational. The arrangement relies on regional integration through Greece’s network and TAP connectivity. It also aligns the timing of contracted deliveries with the pace of infrastructure development in Albania.
Downstream demand requirements across power and industry
The commercial outcome of the project depends on building sufficient domestic demand for gas over time. A $6bn supply commitment requires expansion of downstream gas consumption across multiple sectors. Electricity generation is expected to provide an initial demand base as volumes become available.
The agreement also points to roles for industrial fuel switching, district heating systems, grid balancing services and cross-border gas trading. These demand segments are expected to support long-term viability as renewable energy expands in the region. Battery storage growth is also referenced as part of the broader power system context.
Aktor’s regional role beyond infrastructure projects in Greece
The agreement extends the role of AKTOR beyond infrastructure work in Greece by linking it directly to LNG supply for Albania. By participating in both regional infrastructure and contracted LNG deliveries, the company is expanding its footprint across the Western Balkans. This approach connects Albania’s gas market development with ongoing regional energy build-out.
The contract comes as other markets in the region develop their own gas infrastructure and seek diversified supply sources. The source material references North Macedonia, Kosovo and other regional markets as continuing this work. The long-term positioning of these systems is described as part of a wider shift toward longer-term energy planning.