The U.S. Department of Energy, the Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy, and the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, with the support of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, organized the Sixth Meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) on November 6–7, 2025, at Zappeio Megaron, Athens. The elite of the U.S.
AmChamGR President John D. Saracakis participated in the event as moderator of the roundtable discussion titled “Building the Backbone: Unlocking Capital for Global Energy Infrastructure.”
Discussants:
- Conor Coleman, Head of Investment, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Ioannis Tsakiris, Vice President, European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Jeff Wilson, Senior Advisor for Energy Dominance, Office of the President and Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
- Derek Wong, Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Excelerate Energy
The panel explored innovative financing frameworks, multilateral partnerships, and institutional reforms designed to bridge the global energy infrastructure financing gap. By examining strategies to reduce investment risk, attract private capital, and build bankable projects, the discussion highlighted how stakeholders can lay the financial foundation for a secure and interconnected energy future.
