Subsurface Exploration: The Field & Lab Journal
From the Core to the Rig: Real-World Experience in Energy and Sustainability.
Drilling Through History
Follow our journey through geological layers of discovery, from cutting-edge research to hands-on field experience.
Offshore Rig Visit
Hands-on experience with drilling operations, safety protocols, and real-time data monitoring on an active offshore platform.
Focus: Safety and Drilling Operations
HPHT Research Lab
Advanced laboratory work analyzing core samples under high-pressure, high-temperature conditions to simulate subsurface environments.
Focus: Lab Work & HPHT Systems
CCUS Storage Site
Field study at a carbon capture, utilization, and storage facility, examining sustainable energy solutions and CO₂ sequestration methods.
Focus: Carbon Storage & Sustainable Energy
Geothermal Exploration
Exploration of geothermal energy extraction techniques and subsurface thermal mapping for renewable energy applications.
Focus: Renewable Energy Systems
Expedition Gallery
Explore moments captured from our field expeditions and laboratory research.
Active drilling operations on the North Sea platform
HPHT lab analysis of subsurface core samples
Stratified core sample from 3,000m depth
Research team at the CCUS facility
High-pressure testing equipment in action
Permian-era sedimentary core sample
Helicopter arrival at offshore platform
2024 expedition team photo
Drilling fluid analysis in the field lab
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Join our next expedition and gain hands-on experience in energy research, drilling operations, and sustainable solutions.
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