Energy Transition Theatre

Energy Transition Theatre

The Energy Transition Theatre will provide an opportunity for exhibition visitors to participate in important discussions related to the energy transition and decarbonisation of the energy sector. Discussions will range outside of the typical technical focus of the conference to include themes such as finance, diversity, climate innovation and attracting talent.

Transition Area – 14:10 – 15:30

Theatre Session

Introduction to project finance in the energy transition with case studies

The financing and insuring of CCS and renewables projects faces significant challenges due to high capital costs, uncertain revenue streams, and complex regulatory frameworks. During this session participants will share various perspectives on energy finances with case studies from CCS, Offshore Wind and Geothermal Energy.

  • Introduction to financing energy transition projects
  • Baltic power business case
  • How to make a geothermal project bankable
  • Fianancing perspectives for CCS projects

Speakers

  • Barbara Zuiderwijk, GGA
  • Jakob Bergvelt , GGA
  • Svantje Schade, GGA
  • Peter-Paul Ekelschot, ING

Transition Area – 16:50 – 17:50

Theatre session

Start-up pitches

Hear from the company founders of innovative and disruptive technologies or services across different applications of geoscience, decarbonisation, renewables or circularity.

Speakers

  • Davide Mangini, AeroDelft
  • Christa Ochola en Nienke de Louw, EcoRunner
  • Stephan Rutten, Lobster Robotics

Transition Area – 10:30-11:10

SPECIAL SESSION

EU Innovations for Mineral Exploration

Hear about the latest advances and collaborative efforts within the European Union aimed at reshaping the mineral exploration landscape.

Speakers

  • Coen de Vos, EIT RawMaterials
  • Viktor Stender, Uppsala University

Transition Area – 13:30-14:10

SPECIAL SESSION

Minus CO2 Winners Presentation

The winners of the Minus CO2 Challenge 2024 will showcase their innovative project on “Geothermal Electrical Power Generation in the Netherlands.” This session offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge solutions for reducing CO2 emissions through geothermal energy. Don’t miss this insightful presentation!

Moderator

Bill Richards,
Dalhousie University

Panel

  • Emeline Di Pasquale, UniLaSalle
  • Maitena Daguerre, UniLaSalle
  • Thibault Drulhe, UniLaSalle
  • Lubin Daumard, UniLaSalle
  • Quentin Garcin, UniLaSalle

Transition Area – 15:50-17:10

Theatre Session

Start-up pitches

Hear from the company founders of innovative and disruptive technologies or services across different applications of geoscience, decarbonisation, renewables or circularity.

Speakers

  • Carbon Guardian
  • Ariane Logix
  • RagnaRock Geo
  • Canopus Drilling Solutions

Transition Area – 10:30-11:30

WGE Special Session

Cultivating and Empowering Diverse Talent for the Energy Transition

This panel discussion will address the various strategies companies are adopting to attract diverse talents key to drive innovation and growth, as well as how they are fostering an inclusive environment where these diverse voices feel welcomed, accepted and their contributions valued at the table.

Moderators

Sonia López-Kovacs, Reserves Control Leader – REPSOL

Azin Karimzadanzabi, Ph.D. candidate – TU Delft

Panel

  • Carrie Holloway, Senior CCS Geologist – SLB
  • Jing Sung, Assistant Professor, TU Delft
  • Samuel Zappalà – Winner of the EAGE  Marie Tharp Award, Uppsala University.
  • Anouk Creusen, Founder of 75inQ.

Transition Area – 15:50-16:50

YP Special Session

Addressing the Talent Gap: Attracting New Interest in Geosciences through the Energy Transition

This panel discussion will emphasise the critical role geoscientists will play in developing renewable energy resources and addressing environmental challenges. It will also focus on how the energy industry’s shift towards sustainability can be leveraged to attract new talent to geosciences.

Moderators

Carrie Holloway, Senior CCS Geologist – SLB.


Shi Yuan Toh, Post Graduate Researcher – Heriot-Watt University

Tiexing Wang, Project Research Geophysicist – Shearwater

Panel

  • Luka Masnaghetti, SLB
  • Victoria Adestål, Equinor
  • Neville Brookes, Viridien