Kavala and Thasos residents protest CO2 storage project

Residents and local organizations in Kavala and Thasos are protesting a proposed underwater carbon dioxide (CO2) storage project in the Prinos area. The investment, valued at over one billion euros, aims to store one million tons of CO2 annually in an inactive oil field during its first phase, with plans for significant expansion later.

Two legal appeals have been filed with the Council of State to cancel the project. One appeal was submitted by the Municipality of Thasos, and the second by various groups, including the Thasos Environmental Association. Protesters argue the project poses environmental risks and could negatively impact local economies, specifically tourism and fishing.

Major environmental organizations, including Greenpeace and WWF Hellas, have also expressed opposition to the technology. Demonstrations have been organized in Kavala and Thasos to coincide with the legal proceedings scheduled for September 23.