U.S. oil producer Chevron has expressed an interest in exploring for hydrocarbons in Greece, southwest of the Peloponnese peninsula and up to the west of the island of Crete, the Greek energy ministry said on Monday.

Chevron, a U.S. oil major, is interested in exploring for hydrocarbons in Greece's marine areas, indicating a strategic move towards energy independence.

Greece announced that Chevron, has expressed interest in research in hydrocarbon exploration in the marine area in the south of the country

U.S. oil producer Chevron has expressed insterest in exploring for hydrocarbons southwest of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, the Greek energy ministry said in a statement on Monday.