DEPA Trade: Strategic Transformation Shaping the Future of Energy

In an international environment where energy stability is tested by the acceleration of the green transition and geopolitical tensions, companies are called upon to redefine their roles. Specialization in a single sector is no longer enough; a flexible and diverse growth model capable of responding to modern challenges and intensifying competition is required. The European Union, with REPowerEU, sets the tone by promoting energy savings, clean energy, and diversification of supply sources. In this landscape, DEPA Trade is implementing a multi-level transformation, strengthening its position in the Greek and regional energy market. Following the path to a sustainable energy future with the green transition as its compass, DEPA Trade continuously enhances its contribution to the energy transition by investing in renewable energy projects totaling 800 MW, aiming to exceed 1 GW. Notably, the construction of photovoltaic parks in Kozani, with a total capacity of 400 MW and a budget exceeding €230 million, funded by the European Investment Bank, will significantly boost economic activity in Western Macedonia. Alternative green fuels are also a key axis of the company’s strategy, with systematic investments in expanding the FISIKON refueling network. DEPA Trade is developing infrastructure for green hydrogen supply, gradually integrating a zero-emission clean fuel into the transportation energy mix. Compressed natural gas and biomethane provide another economical and ecological means of transport, enhancing the transition to a cleaner daily life while meeting market demands for low cost and reduced environmental impact. In natural gas electricity generation, the company participates in two significant projects: a new modern thermal unit with 840 MW capacity in Alexandroupoli and an additional unit in Albania (174 MW), which it will supply with natural gas. These moves strengthen the stability of the energy system during the transition and upgrade regional connectivity. An expanded portfolio ensures energy security as DEPA Trade continues to be one of the main natural gas suppliers in the country, combining long-term contracts with pipeline imports and spot LNG cargoes. This strategy ensures competitive prices for customers and protection from market fluctuations—a crucial advantage during the peak of the energy crisis. The company also increases its share in the retail market through its subsidiary, Natural Gas Greek Energy Company, maintaining average-low pricing for electricity and natural gas, making it highly competitive in serving households and businesses. DEPA Trade does not leave industry out of its energy plan. Through the development of small-scale LNG infrastructure, it provides access to the benefits of natural gas for businesses outside the grid. A notable example is the new LNG storage and regasification unit in Serres, ensuring energy autonomy for critical production units and supporting the country’s industrial base. With a steady strategic focus on energy security, DEPA Trade participates in key cross-border infrastructures such as the Greece-Bulgaria Interconnector (IGB) and the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) in Alexandroupoli. Through these infrastructures, not only is Greece’s energy adequacy strengthened, but new supply channels are also created for all of Southeast Europe. Simultaneously, the company’s active presence in markets like Bulgaria, Hungary, and Italy reinforces its role as a bridge for energy cooperation and connectivity in the wider region. A fully integrated energy group focused on sustainable development, with a targeted strategy extending from commercial expansion and dynamic entry into electricity generation, combined with diversified activities and sustainability, DEPA Trade transforms into a fully vertically integrated energy group. With renewable energy, natural gas, new green fuels like biomethane and hydrogen, and an outward-looking policy, it shapes the new energy landscape with steady steps. Its journey extends beyond the domestic market, dynamically reaching the European space, contributing decisively to the transition towards a secure, sustainable, and green energy reality.