Geothermal Engineering (REN02)

12-16 June 20235 daysVienna, AustriaCourse Fee: 3650 EUR + VAT

Description

Geothermal energy resources can play a key role towards meeting net-zero emissions targets. There is a growing need for interdisciplinary competence to untap the vast geothermal potential worldwide, with a high level of skills transferability across geo-resource sectors, including oil and gas. This course encompasses all aspects and scales of geothermal use, from preliminary resource assessment to project implementation. The course will build up the delegates’ knowledge and understanding of geothermal technologies, their current level of maturity and international uptake.

Course Level: Foundation / Skill
Instructor: Gioia Falcone

Designed for you, if you are...

An energy policy maker
An energy stakeholder in charge of investment and funding decisions
A geoscientist wishing to learn the engineering aspects of geothermal project implementation
An oil and gas professional transitioning towards sustainable energy operations
An energy educator

How we build your confidence

This course is presented through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and discussion of case studies. Active participation from the delegates is strongly encouraged during the whole course in order to consolidate learning. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own case studies for discussion in the class.

The benefits from attending

By the end of the course you will feel confident in your understanding of:

The role of geothermal energy within the current and future energy mix
The different types of geothermal energy resources and associated uses
The design and operational aspects of projects harnessing geothermal energy
The geothermal project risk
Existing frameworks for the classification and reporting of geothermal resources