European Network for Research in Geo-Energy

In Europe over the last 50 years there has been a spectacular development of energy resources resulting from the search for and production of hydrocarbons. When other key issues such as the management of water and waste, geothermal energy sources and underground gas storage are also considered, it can be seen that the utilisation of the Earth's subsurface involves diverse industrial sectors of prime importance for the countries of Europe.

To meet the increasing technical and commercial challenges facing European companies which work to utilise the resources of the sub-surface, there is a requirement for continual innovation. This process is promoted by an enhanced understanding of the static and dynamic behaviour of the sub-surface gained through research, and requiring the development of 'clean' technologies and processes to protect the environment.

The European Network for Research in Geo-Energy (ENeRG) is a 'club' open to all European organisations which are involved in basic and applied research and technological development activities related to the exploration for and production of energy resources derived from the Earth's crust.

The aims of ENeRG are to:

identify and match opportunities and requirements for new R&D programmes which will bring benefit to industry;
explore and promote where appropriate, scientific and technical collaboration between Members of the Network;
promote communication on R&D matters with European industry and in particular to develop effective avenues of communication with those organisations representative of European industry;
develop and present the co-ordinated views of Members to the institutions of the European Commission;
inform and advise Members on issues relating to R&D arising from the activities of the European Commission;
promote the transfer of European know-how and technology to third countries.

Established in May 1993, ENeRG currently has members in more than 10 countries with the UK represented on the ENeRG Steering Committee by PSTI. Other UK based members include the Universities of Liverpool and Durham and the British Geological Survey.

Further information on ENeRG, its aims and activities can be obtained from Stewart Brown, [Tel: 0131 451 5231. Fax: 0131 451 5232.]

THE PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
Research Park, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP
Tel: +44 (0) 131 451 5231. Fax: +44 (0) 131 451 5232
Offshore Technology Park, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen, AB23 8GX.
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 706600. Fax: +44 (0) 1224 706601
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