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Founded in 2019
Founded in 2019
Founded in 2019
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

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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:

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Environment & Energy

The study and development of methods and techniques addressing the environmental impact of energy resource exploitation. It also aims at the development of materials and energy reuse technologies, as well as the preparation of environmental impact studies and risk assessment methodologies for energy-related activities.

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Sustainable Development

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.

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Geo-services

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.

TRIERES

TRIERES

Towards the development of a hydRogen valley demonstratIng applications in an intEgRated EcoSystem in Greece.

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INTERREG - BLUEQ

INTERREG - BLUEQ

Applied Solutions for Monitoring Coastal Habitats and Quantifying Blue Carbon Storage: An Integrated Approach for Sustainable Ecosystem Management.

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NanoPure

NanoPure

The NanoPure project develops an innovative technology for removing micro- and nanoplastics from treated wastewater using specially functionalised magnetic nanoparticles.

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Keri Lake, Zakynthos

Keri Lake, Zakynthos

Restoration of ecological processes of the Keri Lake wetland, Zakynthos: Sealing of three (3) old hydrocarbon wells and monitoring of the results – Pilot Application

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Our Institute at a glance

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Our Recent news

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Kick-off meeting of the New NanoPure Project at the IG
We are delighted to announce the launch of NanoPure, a new research project coordinated by the Institute of GeoEnergy of FORTH, in collaboration with the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” (NCSR Demokritos), the University of Ioannina, and industry partners ALPHABIO and DELVEC.
A Strong Presence of the IG at the 15th FORTH Retreat 2026
The Institute of GeoEnergy (IG/FORTH) participated in the 15th FORTH Retreat 2026, the biennial gathering of the FORTH research community, which aims to strengthen communication and collaboration among the Foundation’s research groups. The event provides a stimulating environment for presenting research findings, exchanging ideas and fostering new synergies.
Institute of Geoenergy at Researchers’ Night at FORTH 2026
The Institute of Geoenergy (IG/FORTH) participated in Researchers’ Night at FORTH 2026, organized by the Foundation for Research and Technology and held in Heraklion, Greece, on 25 September, with the aim of informing and raising public awareness about the Institutes’ research activities, while also encouraging young people to discover the world of research and science.
Launch of the BLUEQ Observatory for the Protection of the Marine Ecosystems
The Institute of Geoenergy of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) is pleased to announce the launch of the BLUEQ Observatory and National Blue Carbon Network and to invite civil society organizations, public authorities, research and educational institutions, and other interested organizations to join.

 

Completion of the final BlueQ project sampling campaign in Croatia
From July 7th to 9th 2026, the final sampling campaign of the BlueQ project was successfully carried out on the Žut island of the Dalmatian coast in Croatia, making the completion of the fieldwork phase of the project across the Adriatic-Ionian study areas.
Research Visit of the IG to Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
The Institute of GeoEnergy recently conducted a research visit to the Department of Chemistry at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, as part of a dedicated scientific event aimed at strengthening international research collaboration and promoting knowledge exchange between scientists from Greece and Poland.