Coridorul Vertical: gazul ca armă politică americană

The Vertical Corridor aims to supply Eastern Europe with American gas, leveraging political pressure. Initially proposed by Transgaz's Ion Sterian, it gained traction post-2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The corridor facilitates gas transport from Azerbaijan and U.S. liquefied natural gas via Greece and Turkey. Despite the decline in Russian gas supplies, U.S. exports are seen as a potential replacement, although concerns about dependency remain. U.S. officials assert they can fully substitute Russian gas, with Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle promoting American interests in the region. Political maneuvering around the corridor has raised questions about U.S. influence in local governance.