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Founding partner
METLEN Energy & Metals (previously known as MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals) is a global industrial and energy company with a leading position in the metals and energy sectors, focused on sustainable development and the circular economy. The company has established itself as a benchmark for competitive "green" metallurgy at both the European and global levels, while offering comprehensive energy solutions by implementing thermal and renewable energy projects, electricity distribution and trading, alongside investments in network infrastructure, battery storage, and other "green" technologies. It operates in markets across all five continents, in more than 40 countries, applying a fully collaborative model between its sectors.
Founding partner
PPC is the leading South-East European electric utility Group, with activities in electricity generation, distribution and sale of advanced energy products and services in Greece, Romania and North Macedonia.
PPC has a total installed capacity of 12.4GW, consisting of thermal, hydro and RES installations with a total annual generation amounting to approximately 22TWh, while the total Regulated Asset Base of its networks amounted to €4.9bn approximately at the end of 2024.
PPC Group is the leading energy supplier in Greece and Romania, servicing 8.8m customers in total, providing them with approximately 33TWh of electricity and a wide range of energy products and services.
PPC Group’s Strategic transformation plan is based on three key pillars: (i) Clean and resilient generation portfolio, through the ramp-up of Renewables investments and the decarbonization of its business with an accelerated phase out plan of lignite, (ii) Modernization of its distribution networks with the application of new technologies across all business activities and (iii) Customer centric retail services.
PPC was founded in 1950 and is publicly listed since 2001 and its shares are traded on the Main Market of the Athens Exchange.
Associate sponsor
AKTOR Group of Companies is a leading market player in Southeast Europe, leveraging 70 years of experience to implement large-scale technical projects and to strategically invest in sectors such as green energy, real estate, concession projects and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and integrated facilities management. AKTOR Group will direct €2 billion in acquisitions and investments, with the goal to achieve a turnover of €1.4 billion and EBITDA of €184 million by 2025 through a diversified portfolio of activities. By 2025, the Group’s workforce is expected to exceed 7,000 employees in Greece and abroad. AKTOR Group's mission is to become a driving force for progress in its areas of operation, creating value for its shareholders and society, contributing to advancement and prosperity, and enhancing people's lives towards a sustainable future.
Associate sponsor
With a presence of over five decades, Copelouzos Group is one of the most established Greek business groups, holding a leading position in strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, transportation, and real estate.
Energy is the Group’s core pillar of activity. It is active in the private production and trading of electricity, in Renewable Energy Sources, as well as in the sale of natural gas. At the same time, it is involved in the construction of a natural gas-fueled CCGT power plant, and in the supply of energy equipment such as power generators and cogeneration systems.
Copelouzos Group plays a key role in one of the most strategic energy projects in the broader Mediterranean region, the Egypt-Greece electrical interconnection (GREGY), the first project to transmit green energy from Africa to Europe.
It also has an active role in infrastructure projects of national importance, as its investment portfolio includes shares in the Athens International Airport and the management of 14 major regional airports across Greece. Additionally, the Group participates, through concession agreements, in the Athens Metropolitan Expo exhibition center.
In the real estate sector, the Group manages one of the largest companies in the field in Greece. Through its subsidiaries, it is active in a wide range of services including Project Management, Facility Management, and Out of Home Advertising.
With a steady focus on sustainable development and strategic innovation, Copelouzos Group is shaping the energy and business landscape of the new era.
www.copelouzos.gr
Associate sponsor
DEPA Commercial is a modern and competitive company that significantly contributes to the growth of the Greek economy. It is entering the new era of clean energy by investing in RES and alternative fuels with a neutral environmental footprint, such as hydrogen and biomethane. Through targeted investments and smart technologies, it offers cost-effective and eco-friendly natural gas to households, industries, power producers, and vehicles via Fisikon. As coordinator of Poseidon Med II and BLUE HUBS, it promotes LNG for maritime transport. DEPA also participates in the Alexandroupolis FSRU and new gas-fired power plants in Alexandroupolis and Larissa (€600 million).
www.depa.gr
Associate sponsor
DESFA operates and develops Greece's National Natural Gas System, enhancing energy security and gas supply diversification across Southeast Europe. With significant experience and highly skilled personnel, DESFA fosters innovation and a safe, constantly evolving network, positioning Greece as an energy gateway and advancing new decarbonized energy routes for a greener future.
www.desfa.gr
Associate sponsor
HEDNO was established in 2012 after the spin-off of the Distribution Segment of PPC S.A. Today, 51% of the Company's share capital is owned by PPC S.A. and 49% by Macquarie Asset Management.
Through the Medium and Low Voltage networks, HEDNO delivers electricity to 7.6 million customers, while the Company manages the High Voltage networks in Attica and the Non-Interconnected islands. Considering the number of customers served and the total length of its network lines, 245,000 km-nearly six times the earth’s perimeter- HEDNO is one of the largest Distribution Companies in the EU.
HEDNO employs about 6,000 peοple directly and another 5,000 indirectly. The fundamental mission of HEDNO is to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance and development of the country’s distribution network and the management of the Non-Interconnected islands electricity systems and to provide non-discriminatory access to the Network, for all energy consumers, dispersed generators and electricity suppliers.
www.deddie.gr
Associate sponsor
Associate sponsor
Motor Oil Group is a diversified and integrated energy provider in Southeastern Europe. Based in Greece it exports to over 70 countries. It has more than 100 individual companies and directly employs more than 4000 workers. More than 1,500 gas stations are operated by Motor Oil’s subsidiary companies, in Greece, as well as in foreign countries.
The company plays a leading role in the sectors of crude oil refining - with one of the most complex refineries in Europe - as well as marketing of petroleum products The Group has also established significant presence within the power sector in Greece and the wider region. It generates sustainable and affordable power by operating a scaled and rapidly growing portfolio of renewable generation assets. It is also one of the leading suppliers of electricity, energy efficiency and electromobility services in Greece. It has also established a diversified circular economy platform, active across waste and wastewater management, biowaste collection, recycling, energy from waste and lubricants regeneration.
Associate sponsor
NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE operates for 183 years, providing a wide range of retail, corporate and investment banking services, specialized asset solutions, leasing, factoring, brokerage, asset management, real estate management and insurance intermediation services. The Bank plays a pivotal role in the energy transformation, security and autonomy of the country, by supporting major infrastructure projects as energy interconnections, production and storage. It also contributes by offering pioneering solutions such as the Energy Baseload Swap, reinforcing of investments in "cleaner" fossil fuels, such as natural gas, and providing long-term financial support to RES investment projects. As the “Bank of Energy”, NBG is a frontline player in Greece’s drive for economic development and is committed to backing the country’s potential as an energy hub for the European continent.
Associate sponsor
TÜV NORD Hellas is a leading Inspection, Certification, and Training Body, 100% subsidiary of the German TÜV NORD GROUP. Since 1987, it has offered independent services to both private and public sectors in the fields of Technology, Quality, Security, Energy, and the Environment. Certified more than 15,000 Management Systems and more than 100,000 professionals, TÜV NORD Hellas enhances organizational credibility and competitiveness. More than 70,000 professionals have attended its training programs, gaining specialized skills. Actively involved in infrastructure projects, TÜV NORD Hellas ensures construction quality and safety, contributing to sustainable development and social well-being.
www.tuv-nord.com/gr
Exhibitor sponsor
ELLAKTOR Group is one of the most important infrastructure groups in Greece, with a diversified portfolio focused on the sectors of Concessions, Real Estate Development and Management, as well as Hospitality. Combining 70 years of history, the expertise of its employees and innovative practices, ELLAKTOR Group operates with environmental and social responsibility, delivering high-quality projects that contribute to the improvement of quality of life, aiming to create long-term value for shareholders, employees, the Greek economy, and society. A key pillar of ELLAKTOR Group’s operational planning is Sustainable Development. Guided by leading international practices and standards, the Group continues to strengthen the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into its business operations and strategy, aligning financial performance with ESG outcomes. In 2024, ELLAKTOR achieved an ESG Transparency Score of 98% in the ATHEX ESG Index, marking a 3-percentage-point improvement and reaffirming its strong commitment to transparency across all areas of activity. Additionally, ELLAKTOR was included for the first time in the national list of “The 50 Most Sustainable Companies in Greece” for 2024 by the QualityNet Foundation. For the second consecutive year, the Group submitted a climate change disclosure report to the independent certification body CDP, covering 13 key areas, and received a high B rating.
www.ellaktor.com
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