IRIS Project Newsletter 2024
About IRIS
IRIS project aims to decarbonize the Motor Oil Hellas (MOH) refinery by integrating cutting-edge Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies. The project is focused on enabling the production of ultra-low-carbon hydrogen and e-methanol, setting new industry standards for sustainable industrial practices. Through the deployment of advanced technologies, IRIS strives to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, offering impactful solutions for both the energy and industrial sectors.
Key Project Highlights
- Objective: Integration of carbon capture technologies to produce green hydrogen and e-methanol.
- Impact: Major contribution to the energy transition and sustainability efforts in Greece and beyond.
- Technologies: Renewable Hydrogen Production, Carbon Capture Systems, and E-Methanol Plant Development.
- EU Support: Funded by the EU’s Large-Scale Innovation Fund with a €127 million grant.
Recent Events and Key Engagements
The IRIS project is actively engaging with a wide network of stakeholders across various sectors and regions. Here are some of the most recent events where we shared our insights and exchanged knowledge:
Conferences
- EU Hydrogen Research Days, September 2023, Online event
- IENE Conference, November 2023, Athens, Greece
- Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage Forum, November 2023, Aalborg, Denmark
- 6th Innovation in Energy and Environment Business Conference, December 2023, Online event
- Circle the Med, January 2024, Athens, Greece
- EGYPES 2024, February 2024, Cairo Egypt
- RENPOWER Greece 2024, March 2024, Athens, Greece
- Cleantech Conference: Driving Sustainable Innovation, April 2024, Brussels, Belgium
- 9th HAEE Energy Transition Symposium, May 2024, Athens, Greece
- Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing 2024 | Boussias Events, June 2024, Athens Greece
- 2nd Hydrogen and Green Gases Forum, June 2024, Athens, Greece
- Cabon Capture Global Summit, September 2024, London, England
- 3rd Europe CCUS and Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit, October 2024, Brussels, Belgium
- Industrial Carbon Management Forum 2024, October 2024, Pau, France
Workshops
- Closed Door Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Hydrogen, November 2024, Brussels, Belgium
EU Funded Projects
- BIOTHEROS / 101122212 / Horizon Europe | Kick-off-Meeting, October 2023, Athens, Greece
- SAFeCRAFT / 101138411 / Horizon Europe | Kick-off-Meeting, January 2024, Athens, Greece
- COREU / 101136217/ Horizon Europe | Kick-off-Meeting, January 2024, Trondheim, Norway
- GreenDealCO2 / 101034035 / RFCS | Final Workshop, June 2024, Online event
These events have allowed us to discuss cutting-edge innovations in sustainable energy technologies and CCUS solutions, while also building collaborations with leading industry experts, researchers, and policymakers.
By participating in these platforms, the IRIS project continues to lead the way in shaping the future of green hydrogen and carbon capture solutions.
Current Status
Technology selection as part of the PreFEED
What’s Next for IRIS?
- Conclusion of the engineering studies (PreFEED by Q1 2025)
- Raising visibility for the project through workshops and technical conferences
Future Events
- Oil and Gas Decarbonization Congress (https://decarboncongress.com/)
- Energy & Sustainable Forum Europe (https://europetro.com/esfeurope)
- Global CCS Institute’s 2025 Europe Members Meeting (https://www.globalccsinstitute.com/)
Get Involved
We are always looking for new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation. If you are interested in partnering with us or learning more about our work, feel free to get in touch via our contact page.
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