EU and National Co-funded Projects

EU and National Co-funded Projects

IRIS

The IRIS project aims to reduce the environmental footprint of Motor Oil’s refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, by implementing carbon capture technology at the Methane to Steam Reforming (SMR) Unit, making it a major producer of ultra-low CO2 emission hydrogen. The project will incorporate a range of industrial processes at...

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EPHYRA

EPHYRA project is a highly innovative and pioneering project as it will demonstrate an innovative hydrogen production facility (30 MW) at industrial scale, from renewable energy sources, by employing improved electrolysis technology. The large-scale electrolysis will be integrated with industrial operations within Motor Oil’s Corinth Refinery, one of the...

Ongoing

TRIERES

TRIERES project aims at creating a small-scale Hydrogen Valley with geographical reference to the Motor Oil Refinery of Ag. Theodoroi in Corinth. That is a hydrogen ecosystem in Greece, linking the green hydrogen production unit that the company is developing there within the EPHYRA project with businesses, technology providers,...

Ongoing

REA

REA for the construction of the 1st publicly accessible HRS (Hydrogen Refueling Station) in Agioi Theodoroi (Corinth, Peloponnese, Greece). The project started in November 2021, is implemented by AVINOIL and is expected to be completed in Q2 2025. The project has received funding from the Connecting Europe Facility –...

Ongoing

REAH2

REAH2 for the construction of the 2nd publicly accessible HRS (Hydrogen Refueling Station) in Akrata (Peloponnese, Greece). The project started in April 2023, is implemented by AVINOIL and is expected to be completed by October 2025. The project has received funding from the Connecting Europe Facility – Transport programme...

Ongoing

CLEA

CLEA for the construction of electricity recharging stations with super chargers along the TEN-T road network in Greece. The project started in November 2021, is implemented by AVINOIL & CORAL and is expected to be completed by October 2024. The project has received funding from the Connecting Europe Facility...

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UNDERPIΝ

UNDERPIN aims to support the vision of the European Digital Single Market by establishing a European-wide Data Space for Manufacturing. This initiative focuses on enhancing asset management and maintenance practices through advanced data analysis, benefiting European manufacturers in the refinery and renewable energy sectors, as well as their SME...

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FAME

FAME is a joint effort of world-class experts in data management, data technologies, the data economy, and digital finance to develop, deploy and launch to the global market a unique, trustworthy, energy-efficient, and secure federated data marketplace for Embedded Finance (EmFi). The FAME marketplace will alleviate the proclaimed limitations...

Ongoing

AURORA

AURORA which aims to accelerated deployment of integrated CCUS chains based on solvent capture technology. The project started in January 2023, is implemented by a consortium of 13 partners from 6 different countries and is expected to be completed by the end of June 2026. The project has received...

Ongoing

DECAGONE

DECAGONE aims at the development of a demonstration system for the industrial production of carbon-free electricity from waste heat to energy conversion systems based on the Organic Rankine cycle (ORC), using organic fluids as working media.. The project started in June 2022, is implemented by a consortium of 16...

Ongoing

HellasQCI

HellasQCI will deploy the National Network of Quantum Communication Infrastructures, that will be part of the European EuroQCI Network, is expected to contribute significantly to the safeguarding of sensitive data and critical infrastructures, integrating technologies and systems based on the principles of quantum technology providing an additional security layer....

Ongoing

DECADE

DECADE aims to develop an efficient and integrated photoelectrocatalytic device designed to utilize waste streams such as CO2 and bio-alcohols for the synthesis of value-added products such as green solvents/chemicals or fuel additives (octane booster). The project started in May 2020, is implemented by a consortium of 15 partners...

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GreenDealCO2

GreenDEALCO2 aims at the reuse of closed or end-of-life assets, examining scenarios to promote investments for their transformation/retrofitting and optimisation of the conversion processes of existing infrastructure towards carbon capture and production of synthetic and sustainable fuels. The project started in August 2021, is implemented by a consortium of...

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SPARCS

SPARCS demonstrates and validates innovative solutions for planning, deploying and rolling out of smart and integrated energy systems that will transform cities into sustainable, citizen-centered and zero carbon ecosystems. The project started in October 2019 is implemented by a consortium of 31 partners from 10 European countries and is...

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EIB Loan

Motor Oil and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed at the beginning of 2023 a €40 mn 10-year loan to co-finance Motor Oil Group new investments to develop an extensive network of EV charging stations throughout Greece and hydrogen infrastructure. The pioneering investment, the first of its kind on...

Ongoing

SAFECRAFT

SAFECRAFT aims to make ships greener by showcasing four key technologies that enable the use of Sustainable Alternative Fuels (SAFs) in waterborne transport. These fuels include green hydrogen in liquid and compressed form, as well as carriers like Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs) and ammonia. This initiative seeks to...

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BioTheRoS

BioTheRoS project aims at developing a holistic methodology that will boost the scale-up of sustainable biofuels via thermochemical conversion technologies. These are pyrolysis upgrading through hydrodeoxygenation and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis from biomass gasification. The project started in October 2023, is implemented by a consortium of 6 partners from 5 European...

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COREU

COREU aims to showcase essential technologies within the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) value chain and facilitate the establishment of three new CCS pathways in Central-East Europe (CEE). This initiative is designed to expedite the development of CCS in the region. The project started in January 2024, is implemented...

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FUELPHORIA

FUELPHORIA aims to showcase sustainable, end-to-end value chains for advanced biofuels and Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs), ensuring Europe’s access to secure, competitive, and sustainable energy solutions. The project started in October 2023, is implemented by a consortium of 22 partners from 9 different countries and is expected...

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CraCoWi

The CRACoWi project seeks to respond to the escalating and increasing cybersecurity challenges in the European digital market, through the development of a Cyber Resilience Act – Compliance – Wizard that will address cybersecurity issues throughout the lifecycle of a product and using artificial intelligence will provide automated Cyber...

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THEUS

THEUS project aims to showcase advanced methodologies and tools supporting hybrid grids implementation across High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV) levels. To successfully achieve its objectives, the project will develop a set of six planning and six operation solutions, that will be validated in five...

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AXIA

AXIA aims to develop novel technologies for CO2 sequestration from industrial exhaust streams for the production of biofuels and bio-active compounds by microalgae. The project started in August 2022, is implemented by a consortium of 3 partners from Greece and is expected to be completed by the end of...

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Development Law 4399/2016 | Fuel Complex

The project concerns the expansion of the production capacity of the existing fuels production complex at Motor Oil Refinery. The project began in November 2020 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Ongoing

Development Law 4399/2016 | Atmospheric distillation

The project concerns the modernization through a fundamental change in the production process of the existing crude oil distillation and alkylation units of the Refinery. The project started in October 2018 and is currently ongoing.

Ongoing

Development Law 4399/2016 | Fluid Catalytic Cracker

The project concerns the expansion of the capacity of the existing Fluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC) complex at Motor Oil refinery. The project started in November 2018 and is currently ongoing.

Ongoing

REAH3

REAH3 for the construction of the 3rd HRS for public transport means – buses in the bus depot of OSY at Thriasio, Attiki. The project started in November 2023, is implemented by AVINOIL and is expected to be completed in Q4 2026. The project has received funding from the...

Ongoing

PiQASO

PiQASO aspires to provide fully optimized and operational implementations as-a-service for an ensemble of crypto algorithms and protocols, including key encapsulation, digital signatures, (authenticated) key exchange, authorization, identity management, long-term data security, multi-party secure computation, providing a fully functional equivalent of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) which is robust against...

Ongoing

PQ-NEXT

PQ-NEXT will focus on developing a comprehensive framework to facilitate the seamless transition to post-quantum cryptographic standards. This includes creating a catalog of PQC algorithms, maintenance tools, and a quantum programming language with advanced features like high-performance simulation and hybrid quantum-classical optimization, ensuring crypto-agility and security against quantum threats...

Ongoing

SENTINEL

The project aims to enhance the operational efficiency and tactical autonomy of military camps and operations, while reducing logistic burden and supporting a flexible and high-capacity energy supply. SENTINEL will prototype and qualify in operational conditions with armed forces 17 Key Energy Capabilities encompassing advanced energy technologies, enhanced mobility,...

Ongoing

The Green Hydrogen Project

The Green Hydrogen Project, supported by a €111.7 million direct grant under Greece’s RRF State Aid, aims to expand renewable hydrogen production at MOH’s refinery. It builds on the EPHYRA project by adding 20 MW to the existing 30 MW electrolysis capacity. The project includes major infrastructure works such...

Ongoing

SIMPLE

The SIMPLE project designed an integrated bioethanol production process from lignin-cellulosic materials, maize, cotton and cereal crop residues as well as energy crops, which is economically competitive and environmentally sustainable. The project started in May 2013 and was completed in June 2015, was implemented by a consortium of 7...

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PROTEAS

The PROTEAS project developed, promoted and disseminated the provisions of a new OSH Protocol based on industry best practices and procedures for the prevention of emissions and accidental releases of fuels and other petrochemicals in Greece during the Life Cycle supply and transport stages of products. The project started...

Completed

HYDROSOL PLUS

The HYDROSOL PLUS project provided a sustainable, affordable and risk-free route for the storage of solar energy in renewable chemical energy by adapting the so-called HYDROSOL technology, which has been honored with many international awards, such as the 2006 Descartes Prize for Collaborative Scientific Research (the highest scientific award...

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ELINA

The aim of the ELINA project was to address and implement EU and Greek legislation through the integrated management of waste oils and the creation of collection points by improving collection techniques, collection and transport practices, raising awareness among stakeholders and social partners and completing the necessary environmental infrastructure...

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MARE

The aim of the MARE project was to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, namely lubricating oils and petroleum, with a life-cycle approach in order to decouple the environmental impact of economic growth with regeneration and the recycling of waste oils and petroleum residues into a “new product”...

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DIRPRIMCOAL

The DIRPRIMCOAL project aimed to improve the sustainability and environmental performance of direct carbon liquefaction (DCL) by providing a framework in which it can be deployed in the EU without the need for ultra-large-scale installations and with a focus on low-carbon that provides the highest conversions at the lowest...

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DIANA

The aim of the DIANA project was the “smart” utilization of Petroleum Refinery Sludges (PRS), produced by the refinery, to develop a blend of valorised Valorised Sludge Mixture (VSM) through their appropriate integration with cost-effective industrial minerals available in Greece and other countries, such as perlite and bentonite, with...

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CARMOF

The objectives of the CARMOF project were (1) to build a complete demonstration system of a new energy-efficient and economically competitive dry separation process for CO2 capture after combustion based on hybrid porous metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and (2) to design customized high-density, low-pressure structures...

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PROOFF

The objective of the PROOF project was to develop two new innovative refinery processes and optimize an existing process to maximize performance in high added value products. The project started in June 2018 and was completed in June 2021, was implemented by a consortium of 3 partners and funded...

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MOTIF

The aim of the MOTIF project was to develop an integrated, innovative system, which ensured safer, ecological and defensive driving during the road transport of liquid fuels while providing optimal routing and improved scheduling of freight services, enhancing the synchronization of the physical flow of transport with the flow...

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APOFASI

The aim of the DECISION project was the development and application of optical spectroscopy methodology and technology using lasers or light sources for the detection of liquid fuel adulteration. The project started in July 2018 and was completed in July 2021, was implemented by a consortium of 3 partners...

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DeepDesOil

The aim of the DeepDesOil project was the development, evaluation and scaling up of innovative biocatalysts and processes for the efficient desulfurization of petroleum fractions, with Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) and Diesel as primary targets. The project started in June 2018 and was completed in June 2021, was implemented...

Completed

ARIS

The aim of the ARIS project was the development of a prototype pilot earthquake early warning system, aiming at operational and commercial exploitation by industry. The project started in June 2018 and was completed in June 2021, was implemented by a consortium of 4 partners and funded by the...

Completed

INFRASTRESS

The aim of the INFRASTRESS project was (1) to address the cyber-physical sector security of critical infrastructures (CSs) of sensitive industrial facilities and sites (SIPS). The project started in June 2019 and was completed in May 2015, was implemented by a consortium of 27 partners and funded by the...

Completed

ARTEMIS

The aim of the Artemis project was to develop an augmented reality system for use in an industrial environment, focused on the fuel production industry in order to facilitate regular inspections of equipment, prevent and avoid failures – failures. The project started in May 2020 and was completed in...

Completed