New Technologies, R&D

We actively engage in research and innovation projects, while we also implement related programs, funded by European, National and other resources, in collaboration with universities and research institutions. Our goal is to pilot and mature applied research and innovation products in the fields of energy transition and digital transformation.

Active Participation in the European Strategy

In 2025 we have submitted over 30 proposals under the HORIZON Europe framework , which placesresearch and innovation as central drivers for smart, sustainable and integrated growth.

Main Research Interests

Hydrogen Technologies
Carbon Capture & Utilization Technologies (CCS/ CCU)
Digitization in Refining
Developing technologies related to low carbon fuels
Renewable Energy Sources (Storage / Wind / Photovoltaics)
Sustainable Transport - E-mobility

Current Research and Development Programs

We aim to collaborate and create synergies to design, support and implement research activities, including basic research, within European and National research funding programs. We also engage in new fields and emerging technologies that have a medium-term impact on our strategic priorities. These collaborations support innovative entrepreneurship as well.

COCPIT:	The project integrates microalgae cultivation with semi-transparent photovoltaic (STPV) shells and designs a novel hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) reactor tailored for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production
EFUELGAE:	The project aims to develop advanced liquid fuels (ALF) from CO₂ emissions streams of biorefineries and energy-intensive industries using microalgae.
MIDAS:	Τhe project aims to develop, evaluate and optimize sustainable low-ILUC feedstock by developing selected industrial crops and cropping systems on European marginal agricultural land in a climate-resilient and biodiversity-friendly way to support feasible bio-based value chains.
CEEGS:	The project develops a cross-sectoral technology for the energy transition, combining a renewable energy storage system based on the transcritical CO2 cycle, CO2 storage in geological formations and geothermal heat extraction.
ECOLEFINS:	This project aims to establish a new, all-electric paradigm for the electro-conversion of CO₂ and H₂O to light olefins, which are key intermediates for polymers and other chemical products
HIRECORD:	The project aims to demonstrate a 10-ton per day CO₂ capture plant using Rotating Packed Bed (RPB) absorber and desorber with the APBS-CDRMax solvent.
LIFE24-CET-LEONARDO:	The project aspires to support the aggregation of diverse Energy Management Systems (EMSs) with the aim of optimizing collaborative demand flexibility from industries in physical proximity.
H2BIMPACT:	Το έργο υλοποιεί μια εμβληματική Κοιλάδα Υδρογόνου (H₂ Valley) στο Ομόσπονδο Κρατίδιο της Βρέμης, επιδεικνύοντας την ενσωμάτωση πέντε καινοτόμων πιλοτικών εφαρμογών κατανάλωσης υδρογόνου στους τομείς κινητικότητας, κατασκευών, logistics και βιομηχανίας, με συνολική κατανάλωση που υπερβαίνει τους 1.500 τόνους H₂.
STEROPE:	The project integrates advanced Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies with innovative conversion processes to establish a circular economy model by leveraging cutting-edge membrane and catalytic systems.

Exploring Future Possibilities

We aim to adopt innovative solutions and applications throughout the various stages of our industrial production and commercial activities, as well as to acquire significant expertise in new technologies.

HELLENiQ ENERGY Center for Sustainability and Energy @Alba Graduate Business School

We are joining forces with ALBA Graduate Business School to establish the "Center for Sustainability and Energy" to promote innovation, research and education in sustainable energy.

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Our Collaborations with Greek Universities since 1988

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

We are collaborating with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the affiliated CPERI, Chemical Process & Energy Resources Institute, for kinetic studies on a catalytic cracking unit and for comparing catalysts. This project requires substantial investment in both human and financial resources, due to the critical importance of catalytic cracking in refinery operations.

University of West Attica

We are collaborating with the University of West Attica on the Master's program "Process System Engineering in Oil and Gas", designed with contributions from specialized executives of HELLENiQ ENERGY.

National Technical University of Athens

We are cooperating with the National Technical University of Athens on specialized diploma subjects and additional coursework in Machine Learning within the field of Process Systems Engineering.