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Foundation of Research and Technology - Hellas

Institute of GeoEnergy

The Institute of GeoEnergy (IG) of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) was initially established (Law 4589/2019, A’ 13) in January 2019 as the Institute of Petroleum Research (IPR). Two years later (2021), it was renamed as Institute of GeoEnergy, expanding its activities besides fossil fuels to additional research fields, as follows:

FOSSIL FUELS AND CARBON MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
GREEN ENERGY

Innovating today for a sustainable tomorrow

Who We Are & What We Do

We're oriented to basic and applied research related to green energy, environment, and conventional fuels’ carbon footprint reduction.

The IG/FORTH is a distinct institute in Greece, with a strategic goal to become a reference point for the Eastern Mediterranean region, Europe and internationally in the field of Sustainable Development, Exploitation of Energy Resources and the Environment, aligned with the priority of the European Union Green Deal, expressed as “Living well, within the Planet’s ecological limits”. In this light, the IG/FORTH aims at basic and applied research regarding green energy production and energy transition, oriented towards:

The study and development of methods and techniques addressing the environmental impact of the energy resources’ exploitation. It also aims at the development of materials and energy reuse technologies and the elaboration of environmental impact studies and energy exploits risk assessment.

The development of innovative technologies related to the reduction of the carbon footprint of the energy mixture using hydrogen, geothermal energy, green fuels (biogas, methanol, ethanol, ammonia) and the optimization of the energy systems structure and operation.

The study and development of methods and techniques for exploring geological structures suitable for the generation and production of fossil organogenic energy resources, the development of innovative methods for their production and transport, the production of conventional fuels with minimal carbon footprint and the development of technologies for carbon dioxide capture and storage.

our current main projects

Driving Innovation Through Research Projects

At IG/FORTH, we participate in cutting-edge national and international projects that promote excellence in energy and environmental research. Our portfolio includes initiatives on geothermal energy, carbon management, green technologies, and circular economy solutions. Through collaborations with leading academic institutions, research centers, and industry partners, our projects drive scientific innovation and contribute to the global transition towards sustainability.

Our Institute at a glance

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9th European Bioremediation Conference

The Institute of Geoenergy (IG/FORTH) participated in the 9th European Bioremediation Conference (EBC-IX- EBC European Bioremediation Conferences), organized by the Technical University of Crete and Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, which was held in Chania (June 15-19).

Hydrogen Innovation for Regional Growth

The Institute of Geoenergy – FORTH (IG/FORTH) proudly participated in the high-level workshop "Hydrogen Innovation for Regional Growth: Enhancing Mobility and Local Value Chains – The Peloponnese Case", held on June 11, 2025, at Isla Brown Corinthia, in the framework of the TRIERES Hydrogen Valley project.

TWINN2SET: 2nd Summer School

The 2nd Summer School of the European project TWINN2SET took place hybrid from June 30 to July 4, 2025, successfully hosted by the Institute of Geoenergy in collaboration with the Technical University of Crete.

Προκήρυξη μίας θέσης έκτακτου προσωπικού

Ο Διευθυντής του Ινστιτούτου Γεωενέργειας του Ιδρύματος Τεχνολογίας και Έρευνας, κ. Ιωάννης Γεντεκάκης, αποφασίζει την έκδοση πρόσκλησης εκδήλωσης ενδιαφέροντος για την πλήρωση μίας (1) θέσης έκτακτου προσωπικού ειδικότητας: Χημικού ή Χημικού Μηχανικού, μέσω σύμβασης εργασίας ιδιωτικού δικαίου ορισμένου χρόνου στο πλαίσιο του έργου με τίτλο: «Αποκατάσταση οικολογικών διεργασιών του υγροτόπου λίμνης Κεριού Ζακύνθου: Σφράγιση τριών (3) παλαιών γεωτρήσεων υδρογονανθράκων και παρακολούθηση των αποτελεσμάτων - Πιλοτική Εφαρμογή», το οποίο χρηματοδοτείται από το Πράσινο Ταμείο, μέσω του προγράμματος «ΦΥΣΙΚΟ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝ & ΚΛΙΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΟΥΔΕΤΕΡΟΤΗΤΑ 2024».

Hydrogen-Brine-Calcite Geochemical Interactions During Underground Hydrogen Storage

Underground hydrogen storage in porous geologic formations is a promising strategy to support the hydrogen economy by enablinglarge-scale, seasonal energy storage. However, potential geochemical interactions between hydrogen and reservoir minerals,particularly calcite, remain poorly understood. This study uses a series of kinetic simulations to ...

https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.2368

Organically Functionalized Magnesium Phyllosilicates: Surface Engineering and Antibacterial Performance

Synthetic clay analogues (SCAs) of a new organosilicate layered material family, in contrast to common clays, are produced via an in situ room-temperature sol–gel route, providing the possibility for the design and synthesis of diverse, tailor-made functional groups on the surface and interior of the synthetic clay sheets. In this work,....

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c02154

Optimized CO2 Modeling in Saline Aquifers: Evaluating Fluid Models and Grid Resolution for Enhanced CCS Performance

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a critical strategy for reducing CO2 emissions from hard-to-abate sectors. Reliable and efficient reservoir simulation tools are essential for supporting the safe and effective deployment of CCS projects. This study presents a twofold contribution to CCS modeling ...

https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13061901