The French Geological Survey (BRGM), the ANR FLUIDSTORY project, the European Network for Research in Geo-Energy (ENeRG) in association with EuroGeoSurveys are organizing a workshop in Paris on the 7 & 8 October 2019. The workshop will focus on the critical role of energy storage in the future of energy systems and its compatibility with an environmentally friendly environment. Subsurface energy storage represents a complex and broadly evolving field of research, as it covers multiple scales of application, a variety of end-user profiles, and different types of energy carriers. Subsurface storage capacities are present in many types of geological formations, each of which has its own criteria for identifying techno-economic viability. The key to unveiling the full potential and effective implementation of large- scale subsurface energy storage lies in the integration of geological knowledge, engineering solutions, market economy information and a comprehensive analysis of the entire energy system. Close cooperation between all actors from science, industry and policy areas is therefore essential to a successful development. The objectives of the workshop are to discuss current technological status and research needs for the development of the subsurface energy storage technologies, and exchange with energy producers and consumers who need energy storage solutions. For more information on the workshop, registration and call for posters, read carefully the draft of the 2nd announcement of the...

On 7-8 November, EuroGeoSurveys will take part in the “GEO-XVI Plenary and Ministerial Summit 2019”. In the summit, the focus will be an integration of Earth observation data into the growing digital economy field as a critical action for achieving a sustained and inclusive economic growth. To prove the added value of the investments on Earth Observation, several business cases will be showcased for explaining the benefits of these investments in terms of return on investments to governments, businesses and communities. The debate will mainly focus on the following strategic topics: •    Future of Work; •    Trade-in Digital Services; •    Privacy in a Big Data World; •    Sharing Economy. Moreover, the summit foresees a deep discussion about the integration of the GEO and its Strategic Plan into the multilateral economic cooperation framework. The key items of GEO’s agenda support three areas of global importance and commitment: •    The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development •    The Paris Climate Accord •    The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction To know more about the summit, visit the GEO Group on Earth Observations...

EuroGeoSurveys (EGS) – Stephanie Bricker (BGS – Chair) welcomed everyone to the first UGEG meeting at the EGS Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. Wider interests and experience of the UGEG are also presented in the biographies that had been prepared by the participants. The meeting had around 24 members representing approximately 16 European Surveys. Click here to...

Every two years, a new edition of the European Minerals Day (EMD) event gives the opportunity to discover the world of minerals and the importance of the mineral sector in our daily life activities. In this context, EuroGeoSurveys is joining its efforts again with a consortium of 11 European partners for supporting the event and reaching its main aims. Read the full press release in order to know...

In occasion of the EU Sustainable Energy Week event (EUSEW 2019), EGS and GeoPLASMA-CE renovate their joint effort highlighting the need for the integration of European geoscientific data and knowledge in the EU policy development and implementation process. Click here to view/download the...

The shoreline is a highly dynamic land-sea interface that provides important services such as ecology, flood protection and recreation. It is constantly modified by wind, waves and tides, and impacted by human activity.Hence, the decadal change of shorelines reflect natural processes as well as human influence, whether positive or negative. Climatic-driven changes such as sea level rise, higher waves and changes in wind direction put increasing pressure on many of Europe’s shorelines. Knowing how, and at what rate, our coasts are changing is the first step to successfully managing them. The new EMODnet Geology shoreline-migration map, released today, allows users to visualise pan-European coastal behaviour for 2007-2017 at different spatial scales. A built-in search and zoom functionality allows online users to distinguish areas of landward migration (erosion or submergence), stability, and seaward migration (accretion or emergence). The underlying, downloadable satellite-based dataset offers additional information on annual values and uncertainty. Click here to view/download the...

EuroGeoSurveys President, Dr. Zdenek Venera, opened the EGS Directors Workshop on the need for European geoscientific data and knowledge in EU policy developments and the EGS strategy explaining how the National Geological Surveys, members of EuroGeoSurveys (EGS), are public sector institutions carrying out operations and research in the field of geosciences, with a long tradition in collecting data, preparing information and conducting research focused on their national subsurface. Besides their national mandates, EGS members play an important role in EU policy developments by providing the European institutions with geoscientific data and knowledge for the benefit of society. Click here to view/ download the...

EuroGeoSurveys recently participated at the Prospector & Developers Association of Canada – PDAC which took place between 3-6 March 2019, in Toronto Canada. The Secretary General of EGS, Dr. Slavko Solar participated and presented “Minerals and EuroGeoSurveys” at the Business & Networking Breakfast organized by the European Commission on March 5th, 2019. During the convention, EuroGeoSurveys shared the booth with the European Commission. The convention hosted around 1,000 exhibitors, 3,500 investors and 25,600 attendees from 135 countries, including technical sessions, short courses and networking events in, or connected with, mineral exploration. Click here to download the...

EuroGeoSurveys – Earth Observation and Geohazards Expert Group and European Geological Data Infrastructure (EGDI) are glad to announce that on the 18th February 2019 the European Landslide density map has been published at the European Commission ERCC PORTAL, Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC), European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. Click here to download the...

The PanAfGeo project is now taking part to the Mining Indaba event 2019! The event, happening this week from the 4th to 7th February will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, where the most influencing personalities working in the mining sector are expected to participate. If you are interested in the African geology and want to know more about the sustainable use of African mineral resources and infrastructure, do not hesitate to visit the PanAfGeo booth number 515 at the Mining Indaba event! Moreover, we seize the opportunity to present you our new post card available in both English and...