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We have the following PhD subject available at the Center of Geosciences of MINES Paris - PSL. "Fluid-rock interaction in the context of underground hydrogen storage"

I am pleased to share that our latest research poster on 'Multivariate statistical analysis of mafic- and ultramafic-hosted seafloor massive sulfides' has been published in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) April 2024, Vienna, Austria! Check it out here: [https://lnkd.in/d9e3Qhnc, 2024] #Geoscience #Research #EGU2024"

Fairfield Geotechnologies is proud to attend the TexNet and Center for Injection and Seismicity Research (CISR) Consortium at the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas in Austin. This event brings together industry leaders, researchers, and experts to tackle seismicity-related challenges and explore the intersection of technology and sustainability. We’re excited to engage in discussions that push the boundaries of reservoir management, subsurface imaging, and injection strategies and take these insights back to our clients. Collaborations like these are essential to advancing both safety and innovation in energy development. Let’s continue to shape the future of sustainable geoscience together. #seismicity #ReservoirManagement #sustainability #EnergyInnovation

How do deformation, erosion, and precipitation interact during orogenic growth? Find out in this new study led by Xiaoping Yuan where we used a 3-code coupling between #ASPECT, #FASTSCAPE, and #LFPM. Article here: https://lnkd.in/enRTh5-U We show that, for intermediate erodibility models, rock uplift rates and precipitation rates correlate well with erosion rates during the formation of orogenic plateaus. We demonstrate a cyclicity of correlation evolution among uplift, precipitation, and erosion rates through the development of new faults propagating outward. Thanks to Xiaping Yuan, Yuqiang Li, Kai Li, Michaël Pons, and Sebastian Wolf for the great collaboration. China University of Geosciences, Wuhan Helmholtz-Centre Potsdam - German Research Centre GFZ University of Potsdam Freie Universität Berlin University of Bergen (UiB)

Scientists Discovered a Groundbreaking New Battery at the Bottom of the Ocean 🌊⚡ The discovery of potential deep-sea "batteries" within polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) represents a groundbreaking scientific revelation. Deep-sea ecologist Andrew Sweetman of the Scottish Association for Marine Science spent over a decade studying oxygen production in the abyssal plain, uncovering an unexpected rise in oxygen levels where lightless photosynthesis should not be possible. His team, along with chemist Franz Geiger, hypothesized that these ancient manganese nodules could act as natural geobatteries, producing small amounts of electricity and oxygen in a dark environment. While initial experiments showed these nodules generating up to 0.95 volts close but below the threshold for seawater electrolysis their internal structure of metal gradients offers tantalizing clues. With the right conditions, such as connected nodules allowing for electron flow, the energy produced could be sufficient to trigger electrolysis, possibly explaining the rise in oxygen. This discovery has broader implications, not only for understanding ocean environments but also for revisiting ancient Earth processes and even the potential origins of life in extraterrestrial oceans. Sweetman’s research, published in Nature Geoscience, has garnered significant attention, with some skepticism. The Metals Company, a mining firm that funded part of the study, plans to dispute the findings, highlighting the complexity and debate surrounding the environmental impact of mining these nodules for green technology. Sources: https://lnkd.in/gcQMwbaY https://lnkd.in/gKpK8jfx #AbyssalPowerNodes  #OceanicGeoCells  #DeepSeaEnergy  #ManganeseNodules  #Geobatteries  #DarkOxygen  #SeawaterElectrolysis #EnergyRevolution  #PolymetallicNodules #SustainableEnergy  #OceanDiscovery  #BatteryTechnology  #MarineScience  #CCZExploration  #RenewableEnergySources

Thrilled to kick off my PhD research at the University of Bristol's School of Earth Science! I'm diving deep into understanding diagenesis processes and reservoir characterization in the pre-salt carbonates of the Campos Basin, offshore Brazil. This research has interesting implications for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Looking forward to connecting with fellow researchers and industry professionals interested in CCS and carbonate reservoirs! Feel free to share any insights or advice you might have. #phdlife #ccs #carboncapturestorage #earthscience #carbonate

An impressive piece of work, highlighting some of the challenges with applying machine learning to geoscience data, and demonstrating what can be done with a large multi-modal, collocated, scale-consistent  dataset (i.e. multiple data types collected at the same locations and on the same scale) #data #machinelearning #geoscience #exploration #CSIRO

🌊🔬ICYMI: Scientists discovered “dark oxygen” production in the deep ocean, unraveling existing theories about the origin of life. 🌍 A scientific article published in Nature Geoscience uncovers an extraordinary phenomenon of seawater electrolysis where rock nodules more than 13,000 feet below the ocean surface generate electrical currents that split seawater into #hydrogen and oxygen. 🔗 Link in the comments to read more. #HydrogenEconomy #RenewableHydrogen #CleanHydrogen #GreenHydrogen

✨ Highly Cited Paper ✨ A Generic Framework for Multiscale Simulation of High and Low Enthalpy Fractured Geothermal Reservoirs under Varying Thermodynamic Conditions 🖋️ by Yuhang Wang, Mousa HosseiniMehr, Arjan Marelis and Hadi Hajibeygi 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wOYnV 🏢 Affiliations: ▫️ China University of Geosciences ▫️ Delft University of Technology #geothermalenergy #masstransfer #heattransfer #reservoirs #simulation #highlycitedpaper #energiesmdpi #openaccess

Bridging the gap between Science and Engineering. This week almost 20.000 (!) of the brightest brains in Europe are gathered in Wien at the European Geoscience Union General Assembly. The gap between science and engineering has long been a source of frustration for me. Accepting that “Science is about what is, and engineering is about what can be”, it is always important for engineers to draw knowledge from science. #EGU24 European Geosciences Union (EGU)