Overview
Geoenergy and Geostorage Engineering is an innovative field that intersects with the traditional domain of Petroleum Engineering. This discipline emphasizes the sustainable exploitation of earth resources, including the permanent storage of carbon dioxide, seasonal storage of hydrogen or energy, as well as the extraction of heat, energy or saline brines … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify and apply appropriate theory and methods from the underpinning physical, mathematical, computational and information sciences in order to solve problems in geoenergy and geostorage engineering.
2.
Solve problems related to the sustainable extraction of energy and the storage of fluids in subsurface reservoirs by competent application of technical knowledge in geology, geophysics, reservoir engineering, and drilling engineering including risk-based design and decision making.
3.
Proactively discern, synthesise and critically evaluate knowledge development and research directions within geoenergy and geostorage engineering, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning and practicing the forefront of the discipline.
4.
Evaluate the engineering, economic, social and environmental sustainability aspects of subsurface storage and fluid extraction.
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Characterise and simulate subsurface rock and fluids, design drilling operations, recovery and storage processes, and predict future performance.
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Design data acquisition programs for the purpose of controlling possible environmental impacts, monitoring engineering operations and optimizing reservoir performance.
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Communicate complex ideas effectively and professionally through a range of media to both technical and non-technical audiences, effectively incorporating feedback and being responsive to others.
8.
Plan, execute and evaluate engineering projects with a high level of professionalism and adaptability, using effective management methodologies and processes.
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Behave professionally, ethically, respectfully and with integrity, demonstrating accountability as an individual, as a member of teams, and as a leader of teams, while recognising the social and environmental obligations of geoenergy and geostorage engineers.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3707 - Engineering (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 168 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses 42 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses 42 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses 42 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Discipline (Depth) Electives 12 Units of Credit:
Free Electives
Industrial Experience Requirement
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