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Boost to Geoscience for Australia's future! Great to see some media coverage around Geoscience Australia's announced $566m decadal plan for lifting pre-competitive data provision and knowledge primarily around #criticalminerals for energy transition and subsurface water resources. As geoscientists we well know the significant uncertainties which sit behind any discovery success and value of data in reducing those risks. We have a constant need to improve and add to our understanding of our geological terrains on and below the surface. This article mentions the ongoing quest to improve mapping of the ~80% of our continent under younger rock cover is a major leverage for our countries future prosperity. The UNCOVER initiative started it - bravo for that foresight team-geo!

📢 Next week (October 16 and 17) we'll host our 2024's flagship event in Brussels to introduce to our external stakeholders the draft EuroGeoSurveys and GSEU - Geological Service for Europe Strategic R&I agenda. 🔝 The venue has limited availability but we still have 25 available spots. If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch with me and I will share with you the registration link. That's a great chance to discuss with our community and a great lists of speakers (during the panels and the networking moments 🍾 ) our R&I vision for the coming years. We'll discuss about: ➡ Digitalization ➡ Geoscientific Data ➡ Critical Materials ➡ Geothermal ➡ CO2 and H2 Storage ➡ Geohazards ➡ Urban Geology ➡ Groundwater Resources 📰 You can check the full agenda using the QR below. 📺 The even is in person only, but we'll share the recordings in the coming weeks. You'll love it! ❤️ #CriticalMaterials #Geothermal #EnergyStorage #Event #ResearchAndInnovation

It's very important that we acknowledge the crucial role of every partner involved in the GSEU - Geological Service for Europe project. The diversity of our team, spanning the European Union, is not just our strength but the very essence of our mission. • Our project thrives on the dedication of each partner, creating synergy that elevates our project beyond individual capabilities • Europe is a tapestry of cultures, languages, and perspectives. This isn't just about broadening our audience; it's about fostering a deeper, more inclusive understanding and connection across the continent • Our project has the potential to impact lives, shape policies, and inspire change. But its success is deeply rooted in how well we connect with people from all walks of life in the EU Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration (H.S.G.M.E.) is an important partner of GSEU and our thanks to them for a description of the GSEU in Greek: https://bit.ly/3HL6Jcy https://bit.ly/48bAKNk #GSEU #GeologyForSociety #EnergyTransition #Cooperation #TeamWork #GeologicalServiceForEurope

[Quezon City] Dec. 5-6, 2023 - During the GEOCON 2023 of The Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP), various scientific presentations discussed energy transition, innovative studies and technology applications on Earth Science, and more. The theme of the two-day conference is “Our Natural Resources: Fueling the Energy Transition Journey”. https://lnkd.in/gTpbnCWT

How is PGS contributing to the understanding of the world's seabeds? ⛵ It begins with the Nippon Foundation and GEBCO Seabed 2030 project. Their goal, launched in 2017, aims to build a global community of ocean mappers, hydrographers, scientists, and industry stakeholders who will come together to publish all existing bathymetric data and 'map the gaps' of our world's oceans.🔎 The vision - by 2030, the world’s oceans will be fully mapped and the data freely available. PGS is uniquely placed to contribute to this project. Not only does PGS conduct long transits between projects but also undertakes detailed surveying and data collection over time in many different regions when acquiring seismic data. Since 2020 PGS has routinely collected bathymetry data using the vessel’s echo sounders and when entitled to do so, shared this data with the Seabed 2030 project. 🌎 “For us, it makes perfect sense to support Seabed 2030." Says Rob Adams, EVP of Operations and COO. "In PGS, safety comes first and what could be better than to use data we already have to improve the safety of all seafarers including our own?” Contributing to Seabed 2030 is a perfect fit with PGS' global data-sharing initiative and is in line with its corporate responsibility commitment - to be a responsible user of the world’s oceans.🗺 #Fleet2Beat #Seabed2030 #SeismicData #MarineSeismic #BathymetryData

How is PGS contributing to the understanding of the world's seabeds? ⛵ It begins with the Nippon Foundation and GEBCO Seabed 2030 project. Their goal, launched in 2017, aims to build a global community of ocean mappers, hydrographers, scientists, and industry stakeholders who will come together to publish all existing bathymetric data and 'map the gaps' of our world's oceans.🔎 The vision - by 2030, the world’s oceans will be fully mapped and the data freely available. PGS is uniquely placed to contribute to this project. Not only does PGS conduct long transits between projects but also undertakes detailed surveying and data collection over time in many different regions when acquiring seismic data. Since 2020 PGS has routinely collected bathymetry data using the vessel’s echo sounders and when entitled to do so, shared this data with the Seabed 2030 project. 🌎 “For us, it makes perfect sense to support Seabed 2030." Says Rob Adams, EVP of Operations and COO. "In PGS, safety comes first and what could be better than to use data we already have to improve the safety of all seafarers including our own?” Contributing to Seabed 2030 is a perfect fit with PGS' global data-sharing initiative and is in line with its corporate responsibility commitment - to be a responsible user of the world’s oceans.🗺 #fleet2beat #seabed2030

⛰ Seismic oil exploration is a process that involves using seismic waves to search for potential oil and gas reserves beneath the Earth's surface. While this method has been instrumental in discovering new oil fields, it is not without its problems. 🌏 One of the main concerns surrounding seismic oil exploration is its impact on the environment. The use of seismic airguns, which emit loud blasts of sound waves, can have detrimental effects on marine life. These blasts can disrupt the natural behavior of marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, leading to changes in their feeding and mating patterns. Additionally, the intense noise can cause physical harm to these animals, including damage to their hearing organs. ❗ Another issue with seismic oil exploration is the potential for oil spills. The process involves drilling into the Earth's crust, which increases the risk of accidental oil leaks or spills. These spills can have devastating consequences for the surrounding ecosystems, contaminating water sources and harming marine and terrestrial life. Furthermore, seismic oil exploration often takes place in sensitive areas, such as coral reefs or protected habitats. The disturbance caused by the exploration activities can disrupt these fragile ecosystems, leading to the loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction. ✅ Efforts should be made to minimize the environmental impact, promote sustainable practices, and explore alternative energy sources to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. By doing so, we can strive for a more sustainable and environmentally conscious approach to energy exploration. #EnergyIndustry #SeismicSurveys #SustainableEnergy #Innovation #HydrocarbonExtraction #DeepLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #SeismicAILab #HydrocarbonFields #MultidomainApproach #GeologicalModeling #DataProcessing #ArtificialIntelligence #OilandGasIndustry #SeismicAI #DeepLearning #Innovation #SeismicExploration #ArtificialIntelligence #energy

We had a productive day yesterday at EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers) Annual Conference in #Oslo. Check out our comprehensive presentation schedule on Day 2 below. If you are searching for ways to accelerate your geophysical data workflows, improve #seismicinterpretation speed and thoroughness, optimize #seismicdata #storage costs, or mitigate operational risk with better visibility into the #subsurface, then these are presentations you can't miss. #EAGE2024

How is PGS contributing to the understanding of the world's seabeds? ⛵ It begins with the Nippon Foundation and GEBCO Seabed 2030 project. Their goal, launched in 2017, aims to build a global community of ocean mappers, hydrographers, scientists, and industry stakeholders who will come together to publish all existing bathymetric data and 'map the gaps' of our world's oceans.🔎 The vision - by 2030, the world’s oceans will be fully mapped and the data freely available. PGS is uniquely placed to contribute to this project. Not only does PGS conduct long transits between projects but also undertakes detailed surveying and data collection over time in many different regions when acquiring seismic data. Since 2020 PGS has routinely collected bathymetry data using the vessel’s echo sounders and when entitled to do so, shared this data with the Seabed 2030 project. 🌎 “For us, it makes perfect sense to support Seabed 2030." Says Rob Adams, EVP of Operations and COO. "In PGS, safety comes first and what could be better than to use data we already have to improve the safety of all seafarers including our own?” Contributing to Seabed 2030 is a perfect fit with PGS' global data-sharing initiative and is in line with its corporate responsibility commitment - to be a responsible user of the world’s oceans.🗺 #fleet2beat #seabed2030

There is an ongoing discussion about the cost of halting exploration offshore Norway. Not an easy discussion as you need to make up your mind on what areas are still accessible for exploration, and how much will remain undiscovered. Professors in economy at Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) Klaus Mohn and Ola Kvaløy have made estimates on how much money is lost if exploration stops (900 billion NOK). Professor in economy at NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences - Atle G. Guttormsen - strongly disagrees, putting his number at 2000 billion NOK - seemingly a huge difference. I try here to put their disagreement in geological perspective, pointing out that the uncertainty in the subsurface is way larger - a factor of almost 13 from smallest to largest vs. their difference of around 2. Open access, in Norwegian: https://lnkd.in/eWj-Q_Ga