On 9 July 2026, project partners connected virtually for the third GREENOLIVE Project Steering Committee meeting. The consortium reviewed technical progress, finalised the P&ID, and aligned on procurement timelines
The GREENOLIVE consortium held its second Project Steering Committee meeting on 9 July 2026, with partners from Italy, Türkiye, Spain, France, Egypt, and Palestine connecting virtually to review technical progress and align on the next phase of the project. The meeting, chaired by Project Coordinator Prof. Luca Cioccolanti of eCampus University, came as the project approaches the end of its second semester.
The headline achievement of the past two months has been the finalisation of the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) of the pilot plant. Following several rounds of revision with input from all partners, the document now serves as the reference for procurement and installation activities. In parallel, the call for tenders for the control system was published on 2 July, with award decision expected by the end of August.
On the procurement front, Çukurova University and ASCHEM are finalising the specification for the electrical heater, a critical component of the power-to-heat system. Two configurations are under consideration, and final quotations are being negotiated. CIEMAT, meanwhile, continues to refine the design of the thermal energy storage tank, with a 10 m³ configuration currently under detailed simulation.
The lab-scale replicas, which will demonstrate the technology in other sectors and regions, are also moving forward. Al-Quds University has defined its equipment list and expects procurement to begin in September, while AASTMT‘s plant design is finalised, with manufacturing targeting completion by October or November. Çukurova University is upgrading its existing test rig and relocating it to a partner’s industrial site, a move that will also offer visibility and engagement opportunities.
Dissemination work continues across the consortium. Universitat de Barcelona has presented the project at several conferences and is working on three papers with master’s students. CIEMAT co-organised a well-attended workshop on industrial heat decarbonisation in Almería in May. R2M Solution is preparing the first project webinar, scheduled for September.
The next in-person consortium meeting is planned for November in Adana, Türkiye, with a technical tour of the demonstration site on the agenda.
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