Full Upgrade of Biogas to Renewable Natural Gas with Greek Minerals

Acronym: FullUpBiogas

Project ID: ΕΚΠΑΡ02-0064650

Funding: This project is funded under the "Ερευνώ - Καινοτομώ 2021–2027" Action of the "Competitiveness" Programme of the ΕΣΠΑ 2021–2027. The Action is co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund and by national public funds.

Duration: 10/09/2026 – 09/09/2029

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Project summary: The FullUpBiogas research project is implemented through a partnership between the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas/Institute of Geoenergy, the University of Patras, and ALFA BIOENERGY LTD, to develop an innovative, cost-effective, and field adaptable catalytic technology for upgrading biogas into high-purity Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) (>97% CH₄), suitable for injection into the natural gas grid. The proposed technology is based on the catalytic conversion of CO₂ contained in biogas into CH₄, utilizing green hydrogen.

Emphasis is placed on the development of advanced catalytic materials using natural minerals with layered nanostructures sourced from the Greek subsoil, promoting the exploitation of domestic mineral resources. In parallel, the project includes the systematic identification and mapping of suitable mineral formations in Greece. The technology targets biogas production plants, waste treatment facilities, and energy-intensive industries, offering opportunities for the utilization of renewable energy resources and CO₂ emissions. The project is expected to make a substantial contribution to reducing the carbon footprint, strengthening the circular economy, promoting regional development, and gradually reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, thereby supporting the objectives of the green energy transition.

IG Project Coordinator: I. V. Yentekakis

PROJECT PARTNERS
Foundation for Research and Technology - HELLAS, Institute of GeoEnergy (IG/FORTH)
University of Patras
ALPHABIO (ALPHA BIOENERGY Ltd)