Edinburgh Earth Resources

Edinburgh Earth Resources develops interdisciplinary methods and strategies to support the energy and resource transition and the responsible use of the Earth’s resources for societal benefit.

a geothermal field in Iceland

We combine geochemical and geophysical approaches for monitoring, modelling, and risk quantification to reduce environmental impacts and enable the safe, verifiable use of the subsurface for future low carbon energy provision. We apply these methods to geothermal energy exploration and production, CO₂ storage and removal, hydrogen and other forms of energy storage, and radioactive waste disposal. 

We also study the responsible sourcing and production of the mineral resources needed for the shift to a low carbon energy future, linking resource development with environmental protection and robust, risk informed decision making.