How can the geosciences contribute to the Energy Transition?

An overview the Energy Transition and Geoscience contributions. Aim is to cover science progress and achievements in critical areas, the context of geosciences wrt society awareness, Government Policy, Finance, Insurance, and Economics communities.

Programme

Session 1. (1pm to 1.35pm)

Introduction: Opening perspectives on earth sciences in the Energy Transition

Mike Daly, President Geological Society.

Sir Andrew Mackenzie FRS.

Session 2. (1.35pm to 2.20pm)

Science challenges, progress and achievements in critical areas

i. Energy Transfer, Injection and Storage (CCUS, Geothermal)

Jon Gluyas, Stuart Haszeldine, Jen Roberts

ii. Resource Supplies on a Finite Planet

a) Responsible Mining

Frances Wall

b) Responsible Hydrocarbon Stewardship

Jo Coleman

General Discussion

Break 2.55pm to 3.25pm

Session 3. (3.25pm to 3.55pm)

Geosciences and society awareness

David Reiner

Geosciences input to Government Policy, Finance, Insurance and Economics

Mike Stephenson

General Discussion

Session 4. (3.55pm to 4.25pm)

Panel Discussion / Wrap up

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