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The COVID19 pandemic created a severe economic crisis and has crashed the prices of oil and gas on global markets. Within this context, there is an opportunity to invest in the geothermal industry, as most of the exploration infrastructure and expertise in the oil & gas sector are also being used in geothermal. This webinar […]
The Future of GeoScience is Now. This free, virtual and first-of-its-kind networking event, brought to you in association with Digital Leaders, will bring together the geo-community into a common space where all involved can present, share and understand differing perspectives, ideas and goals, helping shape the Future of GeoScience. Following the success of the FutureGeo Summit in June, […]
While the world needs to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate urgency remains, the achievement of the SDGs stays all the more topical. SDGs and recovery are linked; the current global health crisis reveals systemic interlinkages between all dimensions of sustainable development. The United Nations and other international organisations such as the OECD […]
The clean energy for EU islands forum will take place online this year, due to current health and travel restrictions. The forum will focus on how to create stronger links between EU institutions and local actions on the islands. To this end, EU representatives will present their role in creating an enabling framework for the […]
The German Geothermal Association invites geothermal energy experts from science and industry to exchange knowledge and network at the Digital German Geothermal Congress from 9th - 13th November 2020. The central knowledge platform of the geothermal energy industry thus provides a format that is independent of the further development of the corona pandemic. In autumn, […]
Whether it concerns reliable energy supply, access to raw materials for products we use in our day-to-day activities, clean groundwater sustaining society and biodiversity but threatened by climate change or safety in urban areas, many solutions lie dormant under the Earth’s surface or are directly connected to the subsurface. The Geological Surveys of Europe are […]
The 1st Geoscience & Engineering in Energy Transition Conference (GET) will address what skills and what technologies are required to support the growth of renewable energy in the energy mix. Furthermore, it gives a forum to exchange the knowledge about CCS, energy storage and cross disciplines like hazardous (nuclear) waste storage, hydrogen/methane production and storage, […]
The Geological Survey of Canada, Illinois State Geological Survey, British Geological Survey, Alberta Geological Survey, Minnesota Geological Survey, and TNO, Geological Survey of the Netherlands have organized a two-part webinar series on how Geological Survey Organizations (GSOs) have been helping society face economic and environmental challenges for over 150 years. The technological transformation of geoscience […]
Leadership In the Age of Transition We are in the midst of a dramatic paradigm shift. The world has awoken to climate change; the time for the energy industry to stand up and be counted has arrived. The way in which we produce, distribute and use energy will undergo a radical transformation over the next […]
A 3 hour virtual conference providing a taster of a range of scientific techniques for geoscience in the growing field of green energy. The aim of the event is to increase awareness of the various techniques available, with quick 10 minute talks followed by interactive Q&A sessions about: Cathodoluminescence XRD Raman Micro-XRF NanoSIMS Atom probe […]
Everyone is new to this year’s Fall Meeting because it’s the first one that’s 100% online. From the design, time zones, technology and privacy and security details, there was a collective effort to creating our #AGU20 virtual experience. Success depends on having the full meeting content available, session chairs and presenters helping lead discussions, and […]
Heat represents more than half of Europe’s energy needs and the vast majority of it comes from fossil fuels. Shallow geothermal energy can be the key to decarbonise heating and cooling, being a clean and mature technology that could be installed anywhere in Europe. Yet, it is widely considered as a niche technology, even if […]
This event will offer an opportunity for exchange of views between stakeholders and EU policymakers on the role of skilled building professionals to deliver the European Green Deal, in particular the so-called ‘renovation wave’ of public and private buildings. A policy panel will take stock of the progress achieved and efforts needed towards the 2030 […]
The Celsius Summit 2020 is co-organised with the North West Croatian Energy Agency (REGEA) and will put a clear emphasis on the region’s heat transition, its challenges and success stories and what role district heating and cooling networks will play. December 9 the programme will focus on funding aspects, with a multitude of new funding […]
Can coatings help mitigate the material challenges in geothermal energy production? As part of the project Geo-Coat (funded by European Union’s Horizon, Grant agreement 764086), novel corrosion- and erosion- resistant coatings based on selected High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) and Ceramic/Metal mixtures (Cermets) have been developed, showing remarkable resistance to threats of geothermal operations. These coatings […]
On 15 April 2021, EFG is organising the webinar ‘Natural Hydrogen Resources’. Hydrogen has been present in the industry as a raw material for a long time and, except for rocket takeoffs, its energetic capacity was rarely used, at least for the second part of the 20th century. The landscape is changing since green fuels […]
The EGU General Assembly 2021 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.
The purpose of the ECRES is to bring together researchers, engineers and natural scientists from all over the world, interested in the advances of all branches of renewable energy systems. Wind, solar, hydrogen, hydro-, geothermal, solar concentrating, fuel-cell, energy harvesting and other energy-related topics are welcome. Deadline for paper submission: 15 February 2021 Possiblity to […]
WGC is finally coming to Iceland, a country that has shown so clearly to the world how renewable energy can power a modern economy in the 21st century. The Icelandic geothermal community has played a vital role in the technological development of geothermal power for the past decades, not only in power generation but also […]
Pollution affects everybody – through the air we breathe, the water we drink or the land we grow our food on. It is the largest environmental cause of multiple mental and physical diseases, and of premature deaths, especially among children, people with certain medical conditions and the elderly. But pollution does not affect everybody equally. People […]
The world is facing an unprecedented situation, unlike anything after WWII. The key characteristics are Uncertainty and the convergence of six mega phenomena: A Sustained Pandemic: Covid does not seem to abate, 3rd wave, British variant, problematic availability of vaccines Economics: Huge stimulus sums are being spent but still a bleak forecast for a recovery, outside China Energy trade: an oil […]
The second of a series of webinars and meetings to assess and highlight the role of Geosciences in the Energy Transition (ET). Two more webinars are scheduled for 2021 leading to a Discussion Meeting on the Energy Transition in April 2022 planned to be held in Burlington House. This second event is focused on reviewing […]
The Geoscience, Policy, and Society (GPS) 2021 free online event aims to discuss the crucial role of the subsurface and its resources in the transition of our society with focus on renewable energy, sustainable use of resources, and low-climate impact. This event is being organized by Geological Survey Organizations in Europe – BRGM, EGS, GBA and GSB, and the U.S. Geological Survey, which […]
Europe has the ambitious goal of becoming the first climate neutral continent by 2050. The Green Deal and the EU Climate Law are first concrete steps. The current economic challenges are also an opportunity to accelerate decarbonisation and to create a fairer society and a more competitive economy. In 2021, the conference - which attracts […]
Significant geological resources were formed due to the interaction among fluids of different nature and the rocks forming the Earth crust. Research on geofluids has been evolving since the 1980s accompanied by a better understanding of Earth System Science in sustainable development. Since then, fluid geology holds increasing attention compare to traditional solid geology. The […]
PIVOT is a decade-long conference series focused on catalyzing startups, governments, philanthropists, investors, oil, gas and geothermal industry players to collaborate, innovate, and push geothermal development into exponential growth globally by 2030. Over 165 speakers will be featured across 35 spirited sessions on a variety of contemporary geothermal topics. PIVOT2021 will be translated live into […]
IGCs have come a long way since their inception in 1878 in Paris. We are, today, on the threshold of witnessing the 36th session of this prestigious global event. With less than a year’s time left for the Congress, the excitement among the geoscientists is strikingly visible and infectious. India, with the scientific support of […]
The third of a series of webinars and meetings to assess and highlight the role of Geosciences in the Energy Transition (ET). Three webinars are being held in 2021 leading to a Discussion Meeting on the Energy Transition in April 2022. This third event is focused on strategic minerals, hydrocarbons and responsible recovery and the […]
By 2050, geothermal energy can cover 25% of Switzerland's heating needs in a CO2-neutral way: a contribution to the energy transition and the reduction of CO2 emissions. The earth provides lasting heat: a dormant energy potential beneath our feet. A new value chain with regional jobs is created. Different professions work together. Be part of it and shape the future! Connect - effective […]
The European Geothermal Workshop (EGW) aims to discuss new scientific and technological approaches, methods or data in the field of deep geothermal reservoirs for energy exploitation. This year's main focus is on high-temperature thermal energy storage. The EGW provides a platform for scientific exchange, especially between PhD students and scientists. The EGW 2021 is planned […]
As the EU moves away from its dependency on fossil fuel, hydrogen is expected to play a key role in our future energy systems, and for delivering on the aim set out in the European Green Deal of achieving carbon-neutrality in the EU by 2050. The cleanest option of hydrogen is renewable hydrogen, often referred […]
A four-day platform for energy leaders to debate and shape sustainable solutions to the energy challenges of the 21st century.
On 14 October 2021, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar ‘New horizons for geotechnics – the story of Zero Terrain‘. The event is scheduled for 5 – 6 PM CEST (Brussels time). The transition to renewable energy is inevitable and, geotechnics has an important role to play in this transformation. In […]
Decarbonising our economy and avoiding the worst effects of climate change requires us to zero greenhouse gases emissions at the latest by 2050. Energy is a key piece in addressing this challenge as it represents about 75% of anthropogenic emissions. However, it becomes increasingly evident that the technical challenges associated with the transition, even if essential, […]
Learn how your geoscience experiences and education fit into the American job market. A geoscientist's expertise has never been more appealing. Come and meet the professionals that are building resiliency into our country's resources and explore new work opportunities in the geoscience workforce. We intend to expand your knowledge-base so you can build a bigger […]
The World Geothermal Congress 2020+1 will take place as planned as an in person event as well as in hybrid form, October 24-27, 2021.
The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place on 25-29 October 2021 under the theme: ‘Towards 2030: Reshaping the European Energy System’. Last year, EUSEW went completely digital and this year you will be able to find us online once again. The event will comprise a 3-day digital policy conference, the EUSEW Awards, the second […]
The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
TIMETABLE FOR THE DAY 09:00 – Arrival, registration, coffee, networking and exhibition 09:30 – Welcome by HRH The Earl of Wessex 09:40 – Keynote: Future of Energy: What has changed since 2019? Are we doing what is necessary? Juliet Davenport – Founder and CEO Good Energy 10:00 – COP26 in retrospect: Baroness Brown Deputy Chair […]
We cannot succeed in transition alone. Delivering a sustainable energy system for the future will require collaboration and action from across the energy, business, and government ecosystems. Amidst unprecedented disruption through 2020, Europe redoubled its commitments to combating climate change, with the ambition of becoming the first net zero continent by 2050. Reuters Events: Energy […]
2nd GEOSCIENCE & ENGINEERING IN ENERGY TRANSITION CONFERENCE GET will host discussions on all sustainable scenarios to meet the climate targets with a combination of these technologies and of different energy sources to feed the energy demand in a net-zero emission future.
Every two years, Energy Futures Lab hosts a public showcase of energy research at Imperial College London. This year, for the first time, the event will take place online and in-person over two days. The Future Energy Festival will include talks, panel discussions and a keynote lecture by Professor Tim Green, Co-Director of Energy Futures Lab. Register now and we’ll send you […]
The EU-Africa Business Summit is an event organised by European Business Summits to promote the voices of enterprises in Europe and Africa. This event is independent from the EABF organised by the European Commission and the African Union. The fourth edition of the EU-Africa Business Summit, held in a new hybrid format, will seek answers to the most critical economic challenges shaping […]
The EU is betting on its ability to become greener and more sustainable. To slash its emissions by at least 55% over the next ten years, the bloc is making full use of its Green Deal toolbox. From the Fit for 55 package to the taxonomy definition and the CO2 border tax proposal, the old […]
The annual German Geothermal Congress will take place from 30 November to 2 December 2021 in the City of Essen, Germany. DGK is Germany’s largest and most important specialist congress on geothermal energy. This event planning to be a face-to-face event and the BVG is launching a call for papers.
The purpose of the International Conference on Strategies toward Green Deal Implementation – Water, Raw Materials & Energy (ICGreenDeal2021) is to present the issue of climate change and ways to prevent it eg. innovative solutions (technological, environmental, economic, and social) that can be implemented under the Green Deal Strategies. We invite you to submit papers in the field […]
GSB 125th Anniversary The Geological Survey of Belgium, now part of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, was established in December of 1896. Throughout that long history it has persistently been building expertise, preserving knowledge, and above all serving society. This was the stable foundation for what has proven to be a highly dynamic mission. […]
