Centre for Research into Earth Energy Systems (CeREES)
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The Centre for Research into Earth Energy Systems is a Geo-Energy research centre at Durham University
. The centre was formed in January 2006, and since then has won a research income of £1.3M per annum. The current Director of CeREES is Professor Jon Gluyas, co-author of textbook Petroleum Geoscience . The Centre is part of the multidisciplinary Durham Energy Institute
. CeREES is one of only three academic members of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association and is also a member of the Underground Coal Gasification Association.
geoscience. These areas include:
is related to micro seismicity linked with volcanically active regions, numerical modelling of hydro-mechanical effects and the exploitation of geothermal energy from low to medium grade geothermal aquifers.
(CCS) is an important component of many initiatives to reduce global greenhouse gas
emissions. CEREES recently appointed the first ever UK Professor of CCS . CeREES interests are specifically associated with the development and application of risking and screening tools . CeREES is involved in various CCS research projects, including the ETI sponsored UKSAP (UK Storage Appraisal Project) .
as a fossil fuel
. Research projects on underground coal gasification
, coal bed methane and enhanced coal bed methane are underway.
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
. The centre was formed in January 2006, and since then has won a research income of £1.3M per annum. The current Director of CeREES is Professor Jon Gluyas, co-author of textbook Petroleum Geoscience . The Centre is part of the multidisciplinary Durham Energy Institute
Durham Energy Institute
Durham Energy Institute is a research institute at Durham University. It was launched in September 2009 to undertake multi-disciplinary research into energy. , the Director is Professor Richard Davies....
. CeREES is one of only three academic members of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association and is also a member of the Underground Coal Gasification Association.
Research
CeREES began as a Petroleum Geoscience research centre, but has now expanded into all areas of Geo-Energy. The areas of research are:Petroleum Exploration and Production
CeREES works with energy companies to carry out research in different areas of petroleumPetroleum
Petroleum or crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. Petroleum is recovered mostly through oil drilling...
geoscience. These areas include:
- Volcanic Rifted Margins
- Source Rocks
- OverpressureOverpressureThe term Overpressure is applied to a pressure difference, relative to a "normal" or "ambient" pressure, in various circumstances:* In engineering: the pressure difference over the wall thickness of a pressure vessel...
- Sedimentary and structural geologyGeologyGeology is the science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which it evolves. Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth, as it provides the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates...
of passive margins
Geothermal
CeREES research in geothermalGeothermal
Geothermal is related to energy and may refer to:* The geothermal gradient and associated heat flows from within the Earth- Renewable technology :...
is related to micro seismicity linked with volcanically active regions, numerical modelling of hydro-mechanical effects and the exploitation of geothermal energy from low to medium grade geothermal aquifers.
Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon Capture and StorageCarbon capture and storage
Carbon capture and storage , alternatively referred to as carbon capture and sequestration, is a technology to prevent large quantities of from being released into the atmosphere from the use of fossil fuel in power generation and other industries. It is often regarded as a means of mitigating...
(CCS) is an important component of many initiatives to reduce global greenhouse gas
Greenhouse gas
A greenhouse gas is a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone...
emissions. CEREES recently appointed the first ever UK Professor of CCS . CeREES interests are specifically associated with the development and application of risking and screening tools . CeREES is involved in various CCS research projects, including the ETI sponsored UKSAP (UK Storage Appraisal Project) .
Clean Coal
CeREES is involved in research into cleaner ways of using coalCoal
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers or veins called coal beds or coal seams. The harder forms, such as anthracite coal, can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure...
as a fossil fuel
Fossil fuel
Fossil fuels are fuels formed by natural processes such as anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms. The age of the organisms and their resulting fossil fuels is typically millions of years, and sometimes exceeds 650 million years...
. Research projects on underground coal gasification
Underground Coal Gasification
Underground coal gasification is an industrial process, which converts coal into product gas. UCG is an in-situ gasification process carried out in non-mined coal seams using injection of oxidants, and bringing the product gas to surface through production wells drilled from the surface. The...
, coal bed methane and enhanced coal bed methane are underway.
Geo-Energy Scholarship Programme
Students in the CeREES Geo-Energy Scholarship Programme are offered training in the energy industry through monthly short courses with industry professionals, as well as undertaking a PhD in a Geo-Energy topic. PhD studentships are funded by over 15 energy companies .See also
- Geothermal PowerGeothermal powerGeothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. Thermal energy is the energy that determines the temperature of matter. Earth's geothermal energy originates from the original formation of the planet and from radioactive decay of minerals...
- Carbon Capture and StorageCarbon capture and storageCarbon capture and storage , alternatively referred to as carbon capture and sequestration, is a technology to prevent large quantities of from being released into the atmosphere from the use of fossil fuel in power generation and other industries. It is often regarded as a means of mitigating...
- Underground Coal GasificationUnderground Coal GasificationUnderground coal gasification is an industrial process, which converts coal into product gas. UCG is an in-situ gasification process carried out in non-mined coal seams using injection of oxidants, and bringing the product gas to surface through production wells drilled from the surface. The...
- Coal Bed Methane
External links
- http://www.dur.ac.uk
- http://www.dur.ac.uk/cerees
- http://www.dur.ac.uk/dei