Unleashing the potential of geothermal energy to acceleratethe world’s transition to net-zero emission

Ranjith Pathegama Gamage(Monash University

报告人简介:Professor Ranjith Pathegama Gamage is a world-renowned expert insustainable development of energy and resources and a leader in the fields of deepgeothermal energy, mineral and energy recovery, large scale of hydron storage and carborsequestration. With a career spanning over two decades, Professor Ranjith has establishedhimself as one of the most influential figures in his field, making significant contributionsto the advancement of knowledge and the development of innovative solutions to some otProfessor Ranjiththe world’s most pressing energy and environmental challenges.currently holds the position of Professor of Sustainable Development of Energy andResources and Director of the Deep Earth Energy Laboratory, Monash University. Oveithe years, he has built a world-class research program that is at the forefront of sustainableenergy and resources development. His work has been widely recognized and awardedincluding his election to the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering as afellow in 2019, Foreign fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering in 2022and the Member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts in 2021.

报告摘要: The issue of securing global energy supplies remains a challenge. Despite the increasing demand foienergy in the future global economy, the majority of the world’s energy needs (over 80%) are still met by fossil fuelssuch as coal. gas and oil The relentless economic growth of non-0ECD nations is expected to result in a 70% rise irenergy demands by 2040, posing a significant threat to global energy security. As resources dwindle, the consequencesfor people’s quality of life and national economies could be severe. To address this 1ssue, research & developments arebeing conducted to develop new sustainable sources of clean energy. Geothermal energy, which is the thermal energyfound in rocks deep below the earth’s surface, is a promising option. Despite its potential, geothermal energy alscposes some challenges. In this presentation, the focus is on the global potential for geothermal energy, with a specifiemphasis on the reserves in Australia. The presentation will also cover the Enhanced Geothermal Project in Australiaincluding the challenges faced and the methods used to overcome them in order to increase flow rates and recoveisignificant amounts of power from deep rocks. In the end, this clean energy will help achieve the global goal otreaching net-zero emissions