Ανάπτυξη γεωχωρικού μοντέλου για τον προσδιορισμό θέσεων αποθήκευσης CO2 στην Ελλάδα

Αβαταγγέλου, Αναστασία

Master Thesis

Author

Αβαταγγέλου, Αναστασία

Date

2026-07-08

Abstract

This master’s thesis examines the prospects for the development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects in Greece through the development of a geospatial suitability model for geological CO₂ storage based on multi-criteria analysis. The research focuses on the contribution of CCS technology to the decarbonization of Greek industry and the achievement of national and European climate targets, considering the geological, environmental, and techno-economic parameters that influence the suitability of potential storage sites. The methodological approach was based on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the implementation of a multi-criteria spatial suitability analysis. Initially, data concerning the major industrial CO₂ emission sources in Greece for the year 2023, candidate geological storage formations, the natural gas pipeline network, ports, active faults, and Natura 2000 protected areas were collected, compiled, processed, and organized within a geospatial database. Subsequently, spatial evaluation surfaces were generated for each of the selected criteria, while their relative importance was determined using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The final suitability map was produced by integrating the five individual criteria, enabling the comparative assessment of the four candidate geological storage areas examined in this study. The results revealed significant differences in the suitability of the investigated areas, confirming that the selection of geological CO₂ storage sites is a complex process influenced by the combined effect of geological characteristics, proximity to emission sources, existing transport infrastructure, and environmental constraints. The Volos area was identified as the most suitable location for geological CO₂ storage, followed by the Mesohellenic Trough, Western Thessaloniki–Epanomi, and the Prinos–South Kavala Basin. Furthermore, the analysis demonstrated the adaptability of the proposed model to different decision-making scenarios through adjustments to the weighting of the evaluation criteria, thereby enhancing both its flexibility and practical applicability. Overall, this study contributes to the development of an integrated spatial assessment methodology for supporting the planning and implementation of CCS projects in Greece. The proposed geospatial model can serve as a valuable decision-support tool for policymakers, research institutions, and industrial stakeholders, facilitating the strategic planning of the infrastructure required for CO₂ capture, transportation, and geological storage within the broader transition towards a carbon-neutral economy.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Βιομηχανική Διοίκηση και Τεχνολογία

Department

Σχολή Ναυτιλίας και Βιομηχανίας. Tμήμα Βιομηχανικής Διοίκησης και Tεχνολογίας

Number of pages

127

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/19670

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Τμήμα Βιομηχανικής Διοίκησης και Τεχνολογίας

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Αναφορά Δημιουργού-Μη Εμπορική Χρήση-Όχι Παράγωγα Έργα 3.0 Ελλάδα