Our team working in the field of Geoenergy focus on fundamental and applied research related to subsurface energy extraction, energy storage, and critical minerals recovery. Of particular interest are technologies that improve recovery, provide new insights into the production of transition fuels, and facilitate the future energy landscape.
Geoenergy & Geostorage is supported by our multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art facilities across the university, uniquely positioning us to tackle complex, real-life challenges of the industry. By advancing knowledge in energy extraction, storage, and sustainability, we develop innovative solutions that drive global energy transition to a sustainable net-zero future. The Geoenergy & Geostorage theme integrates cutting edge research across Multiscale Reservoir Engineering, Integrated Storage and Recovery Systems, and Coupled Geotechnical Systems to address critical global energy challenges.
Heterogeneity of structure and mineralogy affects reservoir performance at multiple scales. We provide fundamental insights into the physics of flow and transport in multiscale heterogeneous environments and practical approaches to provide predictive models.
Geomechanics plays a central role in minerals and energy resources engineering. Our integrated approach combines laboratory tests, numerical modelling, and field measurements to analyse rock mass behaviour and ground support optimising design and safety during Geostorage and resource extraction.
Emerging energy technologies require innovative storage and recovery systems. CO2 geo-sequestration in deep aquifers and hydrocarbon reservoirs is a promising carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) method.