Western Greek Ports Compete to Back Ionian Drilling Push

Three western Greek ports are vying to become the main support base for planned hydrocarbon drilling in the Ionian Sea, a decision expected to channel as much as 400 million euros into port services, logistics and related work. The race pits Patras, Igoumenitsa and Astakos against one another as Greece advances toward exploratory drilling under a contract signed in April 2026. The selected port will handle vessel servicing, equipment maintenance, crew transport and storage, making it a centr...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA