UK Geoenergy Observatories Workshop on obtaining samples

British Geological Workshop on obtaining samples

British Logical Survey, Keyworth

March 20 2019, 10.00am morning

The UK Geoenergy Observatories project is delivering new centres for world-leading research into the subsurface environment. Funded by the NERC, the British Geological Survey (BGS) is delivering the research infrastructure and will operate facilities in Cheshire and Glasgow over their 15-year lifetime.The centres will allow independent, rigorous and replicable observations of subsurface processes. The UK Geoenergy Observatories will stimulate research on underground energy technologies that will answer vital questions about how they affect the environment through:

• independent monitoring and observing - answering questions on how subsurface energy technologies interact with the environment
• high-quality, scientific evidence - answering questions on new and established energy supply and storage technology, increasing efficiency and environmental sustainability.

The UK Geoenergy Observatories project will improve our ability to observe and monitor subsurface activities as well as to maximise their efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. It will contribute to developing and investigating new energy and bringing it to market.

Workshop Objective:

This workshop will explain the process for sampling core, fluids and for geomicrobiological analyses from UK Geoenergy Observatories.  This meeting will outline the sampling request process, the mechanisms by which sampling requests will be reviewed and evaluated, and the responsibilities that these will place on the scientists.

Any scientist interested in sampling materials from this project should attend including:  

• UK based academic scientists including those from BGS and NERC
• Post-Doctoral researchers / fellows & PhD Students

Summary agenda

1. Brief Introduction & Vision for UKGEOs
2. Open data and NERC data policy
3. Glasgow Geothermal Energy Research Facility Site: opportunities for sampling
4. Cheshire Geoenergy Research Facility Site: opportunities for sampling
5. The New NGR Core Scanning facility
6. Details of Intended Sampling Process and Deadlines

Please register via UKGEOS Enquiries

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