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Mine-Based Geothermal Energy: Lessons from Abroad and Prospects for Australia

Thu, 18 Sept

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Webinar

Dr Pabasara Wanniarachchige will explore the emerging field of mine-based geothermal energy, focusing on how consistent thermodynamic conditions found in mine environments can be harnessed for heating and cooling applications.

Mine-Based Geothermal Energy: Lessons from Abroad and Prospects for Australia
Mine-Based Geothermal Energy: Lessons from Abroad and Prospects for Australia

Time & Location

18 Sept 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AWST

Webinar

About the event

In this talk, the emerging field of mine-based geothermal energy will be explored, focusing on how consistent thermodynamic conditions found in mine environments can be harnessed for heating and cooling applications. Selected international case studies from the Netherlands, Canada, and the UK will be examined, highlighting key technical challenges, such as resource assessment and thermal energy transfer. The analysis will also feature a geospatial analysis, illustrating how Australian mining regions could leverage this technology, with a focus on converting decommissioned mines into sustainable energy sources.

 

Bio:

Dr Pabasara Kumari is a lecturer in geotechnical engineering at the School of Civil Mining Environmental and Architecture Engineering of the University of Wollongong. She received her PhD from Monash University in 2018. Her research interests include geomechanics applications for deep and shallow geothermal extraction and waste utilization for geotechnical engineering applications. She is a recipient of the 2024 Discovery Early Career Research…


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