This module will provide a general overview of the application areas of geothermal energy, petroleum exploration and
production, and energy storage in the subsurface. The students will learn in this core module how these geo-energy application
areas contribute to the energy demand of the world, in what way they can contribute to the transition towards a carbon-neutral
world, what the opportunities, boundary conditions and consequences are of these applications. The students will learn the basic
techniques and principles of reservoir characterization and single phase flow.After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain what the field of Geo-Energy entails, how the subsurface can be utilised and what its role is in the energy transition.
Analyse the basic concepts of single-phase flow and reservoir characterization in relation to geothermal energy, subsurface
storage, petroleum exploration and production applications and the effects of engineering in this subsurface
Evaluate how single-phase flow and subsurface characterisation interact at different temporal and spatial scales
Develop a conceptual plan that compares and integrates the different applications utilizing the subsurface for the energy demand
towards the future. Quantify the components of the conceptual plan using the physic principles that describe subsurface
phenomena. Test this problem towards the sensitivity of different components/issues (flow, mechanics, heterogeneity)
Use written and oral communication skills to effectively exchange results and opinions with researchers, engineers, and Applied
Earth Sciences stakeholders.
