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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:

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.

Environment and Circular
Economy

Monitoring, Assessment, and Mitigation of environmental pollution

Green Energy

Innovative Technologies, Reduction of the Carbon Footprint & Optimization of the Structure and Operation of Energy Systems

Fossil Fuels and Carbon Management

Research and Development of Methods and Techniques for the Exploration of Geological Formations
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.

TWINN2SET

TWINN2SET

TWINN2SET overarching objective is to strengthen the scientific and innovation capacity of the FORTH/IG in Geothermal Energy and subsurface (geological) storage of both, CO2 (CCS) and Hydrogen.

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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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InnoDays 2025

Άλλο ένα InnoDays (InnoDays - Ημέρες Καινοτομίας Περιφέρειας Κρήτης) ολοκληρώθηκε με επιτυχία! Ήταν μεγάλη μας χαρά να εκπροσωπήσουμε το Ινστιτούτο Γεωενέργειας στο περίπτερο Β01 του ΙΤΕ, που διοργανώθηκε το Τριήμερο 28-30 Νοεμβρίου 2025, στο Ηράκλειο της Κρήτης.

1st Sampling Expedition of the BLUEQ Project at Falasarna Bay

The first sampling expedition of the BLUEQ Project at Falasarna Bay (Crete) has been successfully completed, marking an important step toward understanding Posidonia oceanica ecosystems and their role in blue carbon storage in the wider region.

Credits: Scientific diving and underwater operations: Fisheries Research Institute (ELGO DIMITRA) — Vasillis Papathanasiou, Yannis Kefalas, Paschalis Papadamakis, Underwater photography:Dimitris Poursanidis, FORTH/IG team: Evina Gontikaki, Efsevia Fragkou, Katerina Triantafillidi, Georgia Charalampous, Spyros Bellas, Drone mapping: Marine Remote Sensing Group, Documentary: Horizon - Center of Research, Technology and Innovation

The IG in the 1st Meeting of the Advisory Committee on H2 in Crete

The Institute of Geoenergy (IG), representing the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) through its Director, Professor Ioannis Yentekakis, actively participated in the 1st meeting of the Advisory Committee on Hydrogen in Crete, which was held under the coordination of the Region of Crete, in Heraklion, on October 8th, 2025.

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Release of the official BLUEQ project trailer

The Institute of Geoenergy of FORTH (FORTH/IG) is pleased to announce the release of the official trailer of the BLUEQ project, presenting its vision, objectives, and activities.

BLUEQ (Applied Solutions for Monitoring Coastal Habitats and Quantifying Blue Carbon Storage: An Integrated Approach for Sustainable Ecosystem Management) is a three-year research project (2024–2027) implemented by seven partners across six countries of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, with funding from the European programme IPA ADRION Interreg. Its aim is the protection and sustainable management of blue carbon ecosystems in the Mediterranean, with a particular focus on quantifying their capacity to capture and store carbon.

 Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/4_baDtVGd7M

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.

Deep-sea sampling mission

Huge congratulations to our incredible research team Dimitris Marinakis & Efsevia Fragkou Institute of Geoenergy (FORTH/IG) for a successful deep-sea sampling mission!

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European Research Executive Agency

European Research Executive Agency

Hellenic Foundation of Research & Innovation

Hellenic Foundation of Research & Innovation

RegionofCrete

RegionofCrete