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Presentations of our work focused on deep-sea research related to potential oil spills in the Eastern Mediterranean, aligning with the research priorities of the Institute of Geoenergy (IG/FORTH), in the areas of hydrocarbon exploration and environmental impact assessment in the region.

The Institute of Geoenergy of FORTH participated in the scientific workshop entitled “Hydrogen Innovation for Regional Development: Strengthening Mobility and Local Value Chains – The Case of the Peloponnese”, which took place on June 11, 2025, at Isla Brown Corinthia, within the framework of the TRIERES Hydrogen Valley project.

The Institute of Geoenergy/FORTH participated at the 17^th International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece in 28-31 May 2025, that is held at the University of Aegean, Mytilene, Lesvos island. 

We are excited to announce a synergy between #TWINN2SET and #DESSERT project.

The Director of the Institute of Geoenergy (IG/FORTH), Professor Ioannis Gentekakis, spoke on the TV Creta programme Update about the latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, following the signing of the ministerial decision approving Chevron’s expression of interest for hydrocarbon exploration in the two offshore areas south of Crete, as well as about the role of the Institute of Geoenergy.

We are excited to announce the launch of #TWINN2SET’s 2^nd Summer School on Energy Transition, which will take place in Chania this upcoming July.

Following the signing of the contract concerning the construction of the Research and Innovation Center for the Sustainable Energy Transition, with a total area of 3,296.28 m², work began immediately on the construction of the buildings in Chania, which will house the Institute of Geoenergy and the Science & Technology Park.

The 1^st Summer School of the TWINN2SET project will be held from 1 to 5 July 2024. The summer school is dedicated to Energy Transition and includes a series of lectures, workshops and lab tours.

Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) organized open events to present and mark the launch of the construction and expansion of its new building facilities in Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania and Ioannina

The Deputy Regional Governor of Crete for Liaison with Research and Academic Institutions, Mr George Matalliotakis, visited the Institute of Geoenergy of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH).