SCM's energy business DTEK has achieved a significant milestone in Europe's energy independence journey, delivering its first US-sourced LNG cargo through Lithuania's Klaipėda terminal. This landmark shipment, aboard the Gaslog Houston from Louisiana, marks a pivotal moment in reducing regional dependence on russian energy.
The 160,000 cubic metre cargo—equivalent to 1 TWh of energy—arrived on 17 November and will supply Ukraine, the Baltic states, Poland and other Eastern European markets. With Ukraine requiring approximately 4 billion cubic metres of gas imports this winter following attacks on its energy infrastructure, this delivery represents vital support during a critical period.
Through D.TRADING, DTEK managed the entire logistics chain on an FOB basis, demonstrating operational excellence in transatlantic energy trade. This Northern Corridor route, alongside the developing Southern Vertical Gas Corridor through Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, creates multiple pathways for American LNG into the region.
"US LNG is key for Ukraine's and Europe's energy independence," states DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko. "This latest shipment reflects the vision of our shareholder Rinat Akhmetov for DTEK to be an energy bridge uniting US producers and a region that remains too dependent on russian gas."
Fred H. Hutchison of LNG Allies emphasised this represents "tangible evidence of America's unwavering solidarity with Ukraine," whilst Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas highlighted the terminal's role in ensuring regional energy security through transatlantic cooperation.
Supporting the EU's goal to phase out russian gas by 2027, DTEK is negotiating additional US LNG cargoes, having already delivered 100 million cubic metres through Greece this December.
