Plausible Characterization of Subsurface Geology
is Vital for the
Energy Transition

The production of advantaged hydrocarbons, the exploration for critical minerals, locating sites for geothermal energy, and the storage of CO₂, or H₂, all require a superior understanding of subsurface character. The 21st century energy transition will require rapid yet geologically credible  characterization of the subsurface, across many diverse sectors and industries. However, characterizing the subsurface is challenging, even when data is relatively abundant. The geology of the subsurface exerts fundamental control on all aspects of the commodity lifecycle from concept, exploration, drilling, testing, production and even to decommissioning and environmental restoration.

Plausible Characterization of Subsurface Geology is Vital for the Energy Transition

The production of advantaged hydrocarbons, the exploration for critical minerals, locating sites for geothermal energy, and the storage of CO₂, or H₂, all require a superior understanding of subsurface character. The 21st century energy transition will require rapid yet geologically credible  characterization of the subsurface, across many diverse sectors and industries. However, characterizing the subsurface is challenging, even when data is relatively abundant. The geology of the subsurface exerts fundamental control on all aspects of the commodity lifecycle from concept, exploration, drilling, testing, production and even to decommissioning and environmental restoration.

In the changing mix of skills and talent the energy transition is imposing upon us, the ability to characterize subsurface units will require novel approaches to ensure that existing data is  maximized and augmented by techniques that support geologically plausible predictions away from control points.

Geoscientists are now able to utilize tools and techniques that accelerate the creation of subsurface models, whilst retaining the geological plausibility of these models. This will greatly assist in meeting the immense geoscience challenge that the energy transition represents.

In the changing mix of skills and talent the energy transition is imposing upon us, the ability to characterize subsurface units will require novel approaches to ensure that existing data is maximized and augmented by techniques that support geologically plausible predictions away from control points.

Geoscientists are now able to utilize tools and techniques that accelerate the creation of subsurface models, whilst retaining the geological plausibility of these models. This will greatly assist in meeting the immense geoscience challenge that the energy transition represents.