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Sweden’s 100,000-Year Plan for Safe Nuclear Waste Disposal

Sweden is leading the way in nuclear waste management, with two major projects that will shape the future of nuclear energy disposal. The country has officially begun work on expanding its SFR final...

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Laying the Groundwork for Renewable Energy in Orkney’s Remote Terrain

The Orkney Islands are taking a significant step towards renewable energy expansion, with critical geotechnical investigations paving the way for the construction of wind farms. A recent ground inves...

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Geotechnical news recap of January 2025 now on YouTube!

You can now find Geoengineer.org's latest news recap video on YouTube, which includes what we found to be the most interesting geotechnical news of January 2025. Namely, these were: 1) The Denali Fa...

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Advancing Europe’s Carbon Capture Goals: The CO₂ Highway and Smeaheia Collaboration

The European CO₂ Highway, a groundbreaking initiative, aims to transport captured carbon from major industrial hubs in Northwestern Europe to secure storage sites in Norway’s North Sea. This extensiv...

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Salt Domes: Revolutionizing Long-Duration Energy Storage in Gulf Coast

As renewable energy sources like wind and solar become more prominent, the need for efficient, long-duration energy storage has become increasingly urgent. A groundbreaking solution is emerging in th...

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White Hydrogen: The Clean Energy Revolution Beneath Our Feet

White hydrogen, a naturally occurring, renewable energy source, is emerging as a revolutionary solution for global clean energy. Found deep within Earth’s crust, white hydrogen is formed through natu...

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Bridging the Renewable Energy Gap with Subsea Innovation

The Eastern Green Link 1 project represents a transformative leap in the UK’s energy infrastructure, with the energy regulator Ofgem recently approving its development. Estimated at £2.5 billion, thi...

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GEMINI Project: Pioneering Geothermal Energy in Ireland

The GEMINI project, an ambitious €20/£17.3m initiative, is setting a new standard for sustainable energy across the island of Ireland. Over the next four years, this geothermal energy demonstration p...

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Britain Ends the Coal Era: New Mining Licences Prohibited

The UK has become the first G7 nation to announce a ban on licensing new coal mines, marking a historic shift in energy policy. This bold move signals the end of Britain's "coal age" and paves the wa...

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Breaking New Ground: A Toolkit to Advance Geothermal Energy in Europe

Geothermal energy has the potential to revolutionize Europe’s renewable energy landscape, offering a reliable and climate-friendly heat source. However, technical challenges, economic risks, and publ...

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