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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:

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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.

Our Institute at a glance

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Our Recent news

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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. 

Participation of the IG at the 9th Environmental Conference of Macedonia

The Institute of GeoEnergy of FORTH was represented at the 9th Environmental Conference of Macedonia (ECOMAC-9), held in Thessaloniki between 8–10 May 2026, through the participation of its Principal Researcher, Dr. Nikolaos Kostoglou.

Visit of the Deputy Minister of Development to the New Facilities of IG/FORTH

The new facilities of the Institute of Geoenergy of FORTH (Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas), located at the University Campus in Akrotiri, Chania, were visited on Tuesday, May 19, by the Deputy Minister of Development, responsible for Research and Innovation, Mr. Stavros Kalafatis.

The third BLUEQ sampling expedition in Vlore, Albania

The third sampling expedition of the BLUEQ Project was carried out from 28 to 30 April 2026 in the Vlore area, Albania.

Field activities focused on the Radhimë and Karaburun–Sazan regions and included scientific diving operations for the collection of sediment cores and biomass samples from Posidonia oceanica, as well as in situ measurements of environmental parameters. Remote sensing with drones was also conducted for mapping the study area.

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