On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Ioannis Andrianos, along with the General Secretariat of Agricultural Policy and International Relations, Mr. Antonios Filippis visited the ELGO-DIMITRA premises at the Thermi campus. The visit included a tour of the Living Lab of the LIFE CO2toCH4 project and the pilot biomethanation unit, where cutting-edge research is conducted on the biological conversion of captured carbon dioxide into renewable methane.

During his visit, the Deputy Minister expressed strong interest in the project’s potential to provide practical solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He focused on the possibilities of capturing CO 2 directly from major emitters, such as power plants, and raised questions about the prospects of transferring this innovative technology to other industrial sectors with significant carbon footprints. He emphasized that such innovations can support environmental protection and the circular economy, while also contributing to energy independence and climate resilience.

The General Secretariat, Mr. Filippis, was equally impressed by the work taking place at ELGO-DIMITRA under the LIFE CO2toCH4 project, noting its strategic importance for Greece’s green transition agenda. He highlighted the value of fostering synergies between research institutions, industry, and policy, ensuring that scientific innovation is effectively translated into real-world applications that benefit both agriculture and society at large.