Wall Street Journal report scrutinises US diplomat's role in $6bn energy deal

An investigation published by The Wall Street Journal has highlighted ethical concerns regarding US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and her involvement in facilitating a $6 billion natural gas contract for Greek infrastructure company Aktor in Albania.

According to the report, Guilfoyle traveled to Tirana in March 2026 to meet with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. She was accompanied by an executive from Aktor alongside lobbyist Christos Marafatsos. A month later, Guilfoyle returned to the Albanian capital for the official signing of the energy agreement.

The report underscores potential conflicts of interest, as Marafatsos reportedly acts as an advisor to the ambassador while lobbying for private commercial energy firms across Europe. Regional officials and diplomatic representatives have not publicly commented on the allegations concerning the intersection of American diplomacy and private commercial deals.

Sources: Gazeta Tema, Koha.