For the wider US energy interests in East Mediterranean characterizes US Interior Minister and responsible for energy policy Doug Bergam, the formalization of Chevron’s interest south of Crete

In an interview with Kathimerini, answering a question about how they can ensure in the United States that the works for which American giants are interested in will proceed without problems in the Eastern Mediterranean, he notes that it is very encouraging that this project seems to be moving forward.

Explains that this is Positive step for Greece’s energy security and for the wider American energy interests in the Eastern Mediterranean.

He added that if they are the United States, they want to ensure that projects like this really go ahead, active diplomatic involvement is critical and this means continuous support in the regional energy cooperation and consolidation of the message in our allies that the US leadership position in the energy sector is stable.

The US minister stresses that with America -supported infrastructure, we help Europe differentiate from Russian gas and strengthen the stability of the area along with allies such as Israel or Cyprus.