Going global and embracing all forms of subsurface energy, that’s how we would characterize this issue of the magazine.
For the first time, we introduce a section on coal geology, as we felt that this part of the energy mix is grossly underreported. And even though coal is mostly used for energy production, it is also critical for the energy transition – as you’ll read here.
We have always been a global content magazine, but only when plotting our stories on a map it becomes evident that it really is. From Mongolia to Antarctica, from Canada to Australia, we have found interesting stories from all over the place.
In the cover story, Francis Buckley describes how shallow gas is not only on the radar as a drilling hazard, it is also an exploration target these days, as well as a factor to consider at the decommissioning side of things. In summary, something to keep an eye on.
Our geothermal section contains more articles than ever. This is a sign of the many things happening in this sector, and we also look forward to being part of this at the upcoming GeoTherm conference in Offenburg next year.
And finally, please do have a look at the interviews we conducted for this issue. Henry Pettingill takes us through his amazing career as a deep-water oil and gas finder, and Jack Willis tells us about how he identified a niche in the market that enabled him to grow a successful business.
