Chevron signs major gas exploration contracts for offshore blocks in Greece
A Chevron-led consortium signed lease agreements today to explore for natural gas off southern Greece. The deal expands the U.S. energy presence in the region.
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A Chevron-led consortium, including Chevron Corporation , signed exclusive lease agreements on February 16, 2026, to explore for natural gas in four deep-sea blocks off the coast of Greece 
GR. The agreements cover a total area of 47,000 square kilometers located south of the Peloponnese and Crete. This deal represents a major expansion for the national energy sector, as it effectively doubles the maritime acreage that the country has available for exploration.
GR. The agreements cover a total area of 47,000 square kilometers located south of the Peloponnese and Crete. This deal represents a major expansion for the national energy sector, as it effectively doubles the maritime acreage that the country has available for exploration.The involvement of the consortium strengthens the energy presence of the United States 
US in the eastern Mediterranean region. This is the second time in recent months that a major American energy firm has entered the Greek offshore exploration market, following the involvement of the Exxon Mobil Corporation . Other regional players such as Hellenic Energy, Energean, and Helleniq have also been active in the area as the country seeks to identify its subsea resources.
US in the eastern Mediterranean region. This is the second time in recent months that a major American energy firm has entered the Greek offshore exploration market, following the involvement of the Exxon Mobil Corporation . Other regional players such as Hellenic Energy, Energean, and Helleniq have also been active in the area as the country seeks to identify its subsea resources.
