Upstream Renewables

Geo-Energy and the Global Energy System

Jurgen Grotsch 5 days
In-House / On-Site
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This course is designed for geoscientists and other professionals who plan to work in energy exploration and development as well as underground storage and sequestration projects. Recommended for graduate students, staff from the energy industry as well as employees of the public sector and from regulators as an introduction to the global energy system and its’ inherent challenges. It is of particular interest for decision makers who need to set directions and priorities in the energy transition.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of geosciences is beneficial. Previous exposure to or involvement in the energy industry can be helpful but is not required.

The learning objectives of this course include understanding the current global energy system and its transition towards net-zero emissions and energy security, with a focus on geo-energy and subsurface resources. Participants will learn the workflows and methodologies for exploring and developing conventional, unconventional, and new energy resources, and how expertise from hydrocarbon developments can be transferred to new energy projects. They will also gain insights into trends, requirements, and opportunities in the energy transition, and develop the strategic skills needed to lead change and support their organizations in achieving sustainable energy goals.

  • Provide introduction to global energy system
  • Present global overview of current energy production and consumption
  • Introduce all main energy resources used globally
  • Discuss role of global carbon cycle and climate change
  • Understand workflow of hydrocarbon exploration (Play-Based Exploration)
  • Provide insights into subsurface reservoir characterization
  • Receive introduction to field development planning (FDP)
  • Present landmark hydrocarbon and geothermal projects
  • Introduce subsurface and surface development concepts for Geo-Energy
  • Highlight role of uncertainties in the subsurface
  • Illustrate potential and additional benefits of geothermal energy
  • Introduce hydrogen exploration
  • Provide outlook for trends
  • Understand present-day global LNG market
  • Discuss main challenges and risks in energy transition
  • Address role of geosciences in energy transition

5 Day Course

Day 1 – Overview of the global energy system
Day 2 – Introduction to all currently used energy resources
Day 3 – Exploration and Development of hydrocarbons, geothermal and hydrogen
Day 4 – New developments in the global energy demand
Day 5 – Outlook on opportunities and risks in the energy transition

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