Energy

Energy

We research the sustainable extraction and production of low-carbon energy, and explore energy storage and decarbonisation

We develop new and advanced methods to sustainably extract and produce low-carbon energy, and for energy storage and decarbonisation. Our research seeks to improve the sustainability and mitigate the environmental impacts of energy production.

Our pure and applied research, computational analysis, modelling and fieldwork focuses on sustainability and innovation to address global energy challenges, covering topics such as:

  • characterisation and modelling of subsurface reservoirs;
  • carbon capture and storage;
  • wind energy;
  • mobile energy storage in batteries and fuel cells;
  • large-scale subsurface energy storage;
  • geothermal energy;
  • nuclear energy; and
  • lifecycle analysis of low-carbon energy.

We work closely with the Energy Futures Lab and the Sustainable Gas Institute to provide thought leadership and advice on future low-carbon energy systems, promote energy innovation, and advance solutions for a sustainable energy future.

Associated Research Groups

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3D Seismic Interpretation Research (3D@IC)

Using 3D seismic data to gain insight on geological processes in sedimentary basins
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Applied Modelling & Computation Group (AMCG)

Developing and applying innovative modelling techniques in Earth, nuclear, engineering and biomedical sciences
AMPRG

Advanced Mineral Processing Research Group (AMPRG)

Exploring all things metals, minerals and mining, with a focus on sustainability
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Basins Research Group (BRG)

Using the sedimentary record to unravel tectonic and sedimentary processes in various environmental settings
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Carbonate Research Group

Studying carbonate sediments and minerals at a range of scales through multi-disciplinary research
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Centre for Reservoir Geophysics (CRG)

Exploring integrated reservoir management, characterisation and simulation, enhanced oil recovery, and more
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Engineering Scale Geology Research Group (ESGRG)

Applying cutting-edge advancements in geoscience to contemporary engineering applications
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Geodynamics: Core to Surface

Using experimental observation, data visualisation and numerical modelling to study the solid Earth
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Natural Magnetism Group (NMG)

Using the magnetism of natural systems to solve problems in Earth, environmental and planetary science
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Novel Reservoir Modelling and Simulation (NORMS)

Developing and applying new methods to monitor and model fluid flow in subsurface reservoirs (from groundwater to magma to hydrocarbons)
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Pore-Scale Modelling and Imaging

Using innovative methods to image rock samples at micron resolution, and the fluids within the pore spaces, at reservoir conditions
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Subsurface CO2 Group

Characterising flow, transport and reaction for subsurface stores of carbon dioxide

Associated events and seminars

You can see all previous and forthcoming seminars via the ESE Events and Seminars pages.

Associated members of staff

Dr Rossella Arcucci

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Dr Rossella Arcucci
Lecturer

Dr Rebecca E Bell

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Dr Rebecca E Bell
Senior Lecturer

Dr Branko Bijeljic

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Dr Branko Bijeljic
Principal Research Fellow

Professor Martin J Blunt

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Professor Martin J Blunt
Chair in Flow in Porous Media

Professor Nigel P Brandon FREng FRS

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Professor Nigel P Brandon FREng FRS
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering

Professor John W Cosgrove

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Professor John W Cosgrove
Professor of Structural Geology

Professor Sevket Durucan

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Professor Sevket Durucan
Professor of Mining and Environmental Engineering

Emeritus Professor Al Fraser

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Emeritus Professor Al Fraser
Visiting Professor

Professor Olivier R Gosselin

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Professor Olivier R Gosselin
Honorary Research Fellow

Emeritus Professor Alain C Gringarten

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Emeritus Professor Alain C Gringarten
Senior Research Investigator

Professor Gary J Hampson

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Professor Gary J Hampson
Professor of Sedimentary Geology

Professor Matthew D Jackson

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Professor Matthew D Jackson
Chair in Geological Fluid Dynamics

Dr Cedric M John

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Dr Cedric M John
Reader in Carbonate Systems and Carbonate Reservoirs

Emeritus Professor Howard Johnson

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Emeritus Professor Howard Johnson
Emeritus Professor of Reservoir Geology

Professor Peter R King

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Professor Peter R King
Chair in Porous Media Physics

Professor Anna Korre

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Professor Anna Korre
Professor of Environmental Engineering

Dr Samuel C Krevor

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Dr Samuel C Krevor
Reader in Carbon Sequestration Studies

Dr John-Paul Latham

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Dr John-Paul Latham
Reader in Geomechanics

Dr Lidia Lonergan

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Dr Lidia Lonergan
Reader in Geotectonics

Professor Ann Muggeridge

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Professor Ann Muggeridge
Consul for Faculty of Engineering and the Business School

Professor Adrian R Muxworthy

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Professor Adrian R Muxworthy
Professor of Earth and Planetary Magnetism

Dr Adriana Paluszny Rodriguez

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Dr Adriana Paluszny Rodriguez
Senior Lecturer

Professor Matthew D Piggott

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Professor Matthew D Piggott
Professor of Computational Geoscience and Engineering

Professor Velisa Vesovic

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Professor Velisa Vesovic
Professor of Transport Phenomena

Professor Yanghua Wang

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Professor Yanghua Wang
Principal of Resource Geophysics Academy and Director of CRG

Professor Mike Warner

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Professor Mike Warner
Professor

Professor Robert W Zimmerman

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Professor Robert W Zimmerman
Chair in Rock Mechanics

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