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The Geological Society's Careers Days programme provides geoscience undergraduates and postgraduates the perfect opportunity to find out about the latest developments and career opportunities for geoscientists. Over the course of four days, our dynamic virtual programme will include presentations covering a breadth of topics, led by representatives and professionals from industry and academia. Please find […]
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 webinar on geothermal energy is organised by the Official Spanish Association of Professional Geologists. The webinar will be in English and will take place on 21 October form 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Recently, the European Commission has asked member states to allocate the aid provided in the recovery fund to a total of seven […]
The organisers are pleased to announce WGC 2020+1, a brand-new format for the World Geothermal Congress, adapting to the new situation in the world, while still developing an event that fulfils the expectations of the geothermal industry. The outcome is WGC 2020+1, a series of thematic virtual events, starting on 30 March 2021 and continuing […]
This year, the 2020 SPE Russian Petroleum Technology Conference will be transformed into an inclusive virtual learning experience. Despite the difficult situation, industry leaders and experts are even more eager to gather, network, exchange ideas and find answers to their questions. In October, decision-makers will come together to identify the solutions that will help industry […]
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 […]
This online event is the first in the EWA online series: 'The European Green Deal and Blue Challenges' Flyer 27 October 2020: Webinar 1: The European Green Deal and Blue Challenges 10 November 2020: Webinar 2: Research and Developments for the Water Environment 24 November 2020: Webinar 3: Water Framework Directive beyond 2027 8 December 2020: […]
The Austrian Mining Society and the Austrian Federal Geological Survey are organising a virtual conference „Kolloquium Forschungspartnerschaften Mineralrohstoffe“ (in German) on November 5 and 6 2020. The programme is available here and registration is possible via the following link.
The APPG Critical Minerals in association with the Critical Minerals Association is hosting its first APPG Critical Minerals Virtual Event in support of the recent launch of the 'Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.' The event will be moderated by the Bishop of Birmingham, David Urquhart with an introduction from Steve Double MP, Chair of […]
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 […]
This webinar will hear from the operators at Shell’s Quest project about their experiences with risk management at the project, followed by a panel discussion between representatives from leading CCS developers, experts in the area of risk management, and regulators.
The Carbon Capture and Storage Association is delighted to invite you to join them for their flagship conference on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd December 2020. CCUS 2020 is the meeting place for anyone involved in carbon capture, usage and storage. The development of CCUS is critical to reaching net zero goals and it is also […]
With #UR2020 going virtual, we can be more global than we’ve ever been! The Main Event, which will include keynotes, plenaries, and other exciting surprises, will take place on Tuesday, December 1, and the forum will continue on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3. As an attendee, you will have over 100 sessions to […]
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 […]
EMC 2020 - Virtual Edition will continue with the theme of sustainability, innovation and experience, signifying the need for strengthening global collaboration and technology exchange towards creating the sustainable future of the mining industry. The event will focus on sharing experience and technical know-how by bringing together global mining leaders in a seamless virtual environment […]
The European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) will hold its 2020 annual conference online from 8 to 11 December. The virtual programme will focus on leveraging the strength of EAGE’s global community to chart new paths for sustainable energy development and continued interest in geosciences. As a partner association of EAGE, EFG has negotiated a special price […]
According to the European Commission, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen is a key building block towards a climate-neutral and zero-pollution economy in 2050, by replacing most fossil fuels and feedstock. It can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions ahead of 2030 and to a green recovery of the EU economy. Gas advocates argue that biomethane, green […]
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 […]
On 9 December (3-5 PM CET), the European Commission will be co-hosting a webinar with the World Bank on “Critical Raw Materials and the Circular Economy”. The webinar, which is part of a World Bank learning series on Circular Economy and Private Sector Development, will discuss the increasing pressures on downstream technology companies, present circular […]
This is a course endorsed by EFG. Practical Geocommunication Outline of content: The course will be comprised of a series of lessons that dovetail communications theory into application, combined with a series of practical exercise which will allow the learner to implement the teaching into their own personal context. This course is aimed at university students, […]
Since its introduction, the levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) has become ubiquitous in the evaluation and comparison of power generation technologies. While it is a readily accessible metric, it focuses exclusively on the cost of electricity produced from an asset and neglects to address the provision of ancillary services that are vital for the reliable […]
Rare earths are critical metals, which various green technologies heavily depend on. How to scale rare earth industry for our sustainable future? At present, there is no single environmental footprint representing the rare earth sector. Thus, when the industry and its consumers wish to market themselves as environmentally friendly, they face a confusing range of […]
The EU Green New Deal will lead to a significant increase in the consumption of mineral resources, which are the material backbone of many green technologies. At the same time, new legal requirements and policy strategies at the EU and national levels require adherence to increasingly stringent environmental and social standards, strongly influencing the sourcing […]
On the 1st of January 2021, the UK left the European Union. What does this mean for critical minerals and supply chains? The Critical Minerals Association in collaboration with the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Critical Minerals is organising an exclusive discussion with: -> Steve Double MP, Newquay & St Austell, Chair of the […]
Earth materials: the foundation for development - Jan 26, 2021 Start time: 05.00 (Vancouver) * 08.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 13.00 (London) * 14.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 15.00 (Johannesburg) * 16.00 (Nairobi) * 18.30 (Mumbai) * 19.00 (Dhaka) * 21.00 (Beijing) * 22.00 (Tokyo) * 00.00+1 (Sydney). Introductory remarks from Dr. Shamila Nair-Bedouelle, Assistant Director-General for Natural […]
Start time: 07.00 (Vancouver) * 10.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 15.00 (London) * 16.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 17.00 (Johannesburg) * 18.00 (Nairobi) * 20.30 (Mumbai) * 21.00 (Dhaka) * 23.00 (Beijing) * 00.00+1 (Tokyo) * 02.00+1 (Sydney) Speakers Prof. John Thompson, PetraScience Consultants, Vancouver, Canada and Honorary Professor of Sustainable Resources, University of Bristol, UK. Prof. Frances […]
A range of energy resources, infrastructures and technologies are likely to be required as part of the transition to a low-carbon energy system and net zero. Many of these resources are likely to have impacts on, or implications for, the subsurface. Against this background, the purpose of the new £31 million UK Geo-energy Observatories (UKGEOS) […]
Geophysical data acquisition is currently undergoing a quiet revolution driven by new advances in distributed sensing approaches based on fiber optics, inexpensive nodal systems, and ubiquitous sensors embedded in the Internet of Things. The commonality between these approaches is the capacity to economically conduct ultra-high-density measurements at scales above 1000 sensing locations, providing an unaliased […]
Start time: 01.00 (Vancouver) * 04.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 09.00 (London) * 10.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 11.00 (Johannesburg) * 12.00 (Nairobi) * 14.30 (Mumbai) * 15.00 (Dhaka) * 17.00 (Beijing) * 18.00 (Tokyo) * 20.00 (Sydney) Speaker • Prof. Daniel Franks Program Leader, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland, Australia. Materials produced and consumed locally (in […]
Prospect generation is one of the most attractive business models in the mining industry. This webinar aims to reveal this model, its benefits as well as its difficulties in running the business in different areas and geopolitical regions. The coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts on Minerals and their sustainable use, Markku Iljina, […]
New critical mineral deposits are required to secure the supply of natural resources that are used in today’s advanced technologies. The discovery and sustainable development of these new deposits represents a global challenge. Governments and international geological survey organizations are responding by improved multinational cooperation, data sharing, and through investments in geoscientific research. This Critical […]
CY Cergy Paris University (CYU, France) and the University of Neuchâtel (UniNE, Switzerland) are pleased to co-organise this year the 12th edition of the European Geothermal PhD Days (EGPD), which will take place virtually on 15-16th February 2021. The theme of these days will be: Geothermics in a critically stressed crust. They will be divided […]
Start time: 06.00 (Vancouver) * 09.00 (Toronto, Lima) * 14.00 (London) * 15.00 (Paris, Lagos) * 16.00 (Johannesburg) * 17.00 (Nairobi) * 19.30 (Mumbai) * 20.00 (Dhaka) * 22.00 (Beijing) * 23.00 (Tokyo) * 01.00+1 (Sydney) Speakers Dr Rajiv Maher, Research Professor, EGADE Business School del Technológico de Monterrey, Mexico. Dr Melba Kapesa Wasunna, External Affairs Manager, […]
The goals of the conference are to bring together engineers, scientists and managers involved in geothermal reservoir studies and developments; provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on the exploration, development and use of geothermal resources; and to enable prompt and open reporting of progress. We strongly encourage all scientists and engineers involved in […]
This event is open to European students in geothermal (Master and PhD) and oriented towards the three main MEET project objectives: - deep geothermal systems in various geological settings, - increase heat production from existing plants and oil wells, - mapping best locations for future installations in Europe. A demosite session and virtual site visits […]
The VEF Virtual Series is a platform with the overarching goal of progressing agreed recommendations and delivering policy briefs with action-oriented solutions in targeted locations, to assist countries around the world align their recovery efforts with an Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development. The culmination of the VEF Series will witness the launch of three global programmes addressing […]
On 18 February 2021, the ROBOMINERS project is organising a webinar on “Small and very-small scale robotic mining: deposit types and opportunities for Europe”. The aim of this virtual event is to: Provide an overview of abandoned mines in Europe and their potential (Eva Hartai, University of Miskolc) Outline the different steps from the discovery […]
New critical mineral deposits are required to secure the supply of natural resources that are used in today’s advanced technologies. The discovery and sustainable development of these new deposits represents a global challenge. Governments and international geological survey organizations are responding by improved multinational cooperation, data sharing, and through investments in geoscientific research. This Critical […]
EU Industry Days is Europe's flagship annual event on industry. It serves as the main platform to discuss industrial challenges and co-develop opportunities and policy responses in an inclusive dialogue with a wide range of partners. It also helps to ensure that our policy at European, national, regional and local levels works together to enable European […]
On 24 February 2021, EFG is organising the webinar ‘Mineral resources of Sweden’. Sweden is well known for its raw material resources and active mining industry. Swedish ore production represents a significant part of the EU mining sector and the associated Swedish industry cluster producing mining equipment lists several companies of worldwide reputation. Historically iron […]
