Dr. Milind Deo
EGI Director and Peter D. and Catherine R. Meldrum Professor of Chemical Engineering
In meetings and conferences on energy worldwide, the importance of providing adequate and reliable energy for all populations is frequently emphasized. Simultaneously, there is an urgent need to aggressively pursue low-carbon, clean energy solutions. EGI continues to make strides in research across all aspects of energy to support these goals.
The Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) has recently completed a successful circulation test between its injection and production wells. EGI is collaborating with industrial partners on new Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) projects aimed at achieving decarbonization through geothermal energy. Building on EGI’s longstanding expertise in geothermal energy, we have launched a Geothermal Consortium to partner with industry and further advance geothermal technologies across all temperature ranges.
The Energy Efficiency and Renewables group, led by Dr. Kody Powell, has successfully secured multiple new awards, covering topics such as air quality, emissions control, and workforce development. In addition to advancing scientific breakthroughs, these projects will have a significant impact on local communities.
A new Department of Energy award (led by Dr. Ting Xiao) focused on basin-scale carbon transport and storage places EGI at the forefront of practical solutions for identifying carbon dioxide sources, capturing emissions, characterizing subsurface storage sites, and designing effective storage solutions.
Dr. Bryony Richards is pioneering hyperspectral image analysis methods to locate critical minerals in mine tailings and identify potential natural hydrogen sources. This hydrogen research is being integrated into EGI’s Natural Hydrogen Platform.
EGI continues to strengthen partnerships with faculty across multiple departments at the University of Utah, as well as with other strategic partners. Our 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in collaboration with the University of Houston, in Houston, on October 24. Please visit our website to register for the event.
We highly value your partnerships and are eager to collaborate with you to address some of the most critical energy challenges we face.