Lignitorycheia Achladas S.A. is a family-owned lignite mining company active since 1936 and one of the longest-operating mining enterprises in Greece. As the largest and oldest mining company in the Florina region, it plays an important role in the economic and social fabric of Western Macedonia.
Operating one of the largest private lignite mines in Greece, the company combines long-standing operational experience with deep regional knowledge. Its activities support local employment and contribute to the stability of communities shaped by mining and energy-related industries.
Within the GrEnMine project, Lignitorycheia Achladas S.A. contributes practical mining and operational expertise, providing insight into the characteristics and challenges of active and post-mining environments. Its involvement supports the assessment of gravity-based energy storage solutions in real-world geological and socio-economic contexts, particularly in regions undergoing energy transition.
Project Team
Georgios Bazdanis – Scientific Responsible – Achlada Lignite Mines S.A.
Dr. Georgios Bazdanis serves as the Scientific Responsible for Achlada Lignite Mines S.A. in the GrEnMine project. He is a Mineral Resources Engineer (MSc) with a PhD in Environmental Engineering, specialising in mining technologies, geotechnical systems, and environmental management in extractive industries.
Within GrEnMine, Dr Bazdanis supports the scientific and technical coordination of activities related to mining sites, ensuring that the evaluation of gravity-based energy storage solutions is grounded in rigorous engineering and environmental analysis. His work focuses on assessing the technical feasibility, site-specific constraints, and environmental performance of proposed solutions under real operational conditions.
By bridging mining engineering expertise with environmental and sustainability considerations, he helps align industrial practice with the broader objectives of the energy transition and responsible post-mining land use.
Sotiria Papagiannidou – Communication Officer – Achlada Lignite Mines S.A.
Sotiria Papagiannidou serves as the Communication Officer for Achlada Lignite Mines S.A. in the GrEnMine project. She supports the implementation of communication and dissemination activities to ensure effective outreach and visibility for the project’s objectives and results.
Within GrEnMine, she is responsible for coordinating outreach actions, preparing communication materials, and facilitating interaction between the project and external stakeholders, including local communities and industry representatives. She also acts as a contact point for project-related enquiries on behalf of Achlada Lignite Mines S.A.
Her role helps strengthen dialogue between the industrial partner and the broader ecosystem engaged in the energy transition and post-mining land rehabilitation.
Email: sotiriapapagiannidou@gmail.com