Mine Water Heating in the North East of England - Dr Charlotte Adams (Coal Authority)

This video is a recording of a live virtual lecture given by Dr Charlotte Adams as part of the two-day Northern Energy Transition Conference in April 2021, jointly held by the Durham Energy Institute (Durham University) and the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (NEIMME).

Lecture Synopsis:
In this lecture Charlotte outlines the work of the coal authority in the North East, how old coal mines can be used to provide geothermal heat for communities and the possible future for such projects in our region.

Speaker Biography: Dr Charlotte Adams, Commercial Manager - Mine Energy, The Coal Authority
Charlotte is Commercial Manager at The Coal Authority working on commercialising geothermal energy from abandoned mines and other mining-related innovation projects. Charlotte originally trained as a hydrogeologist and worked at Durham University before being appointed to her current role. She has also previously worked in the renewable energy sector.

About the Institute:
The Mining Institute is the Royal Chartered membership organisation for science and technology in the North. Founded in 1852 by some of the most important contemporary Northern scientists and engineers, our members still actively contribute to academia, industry and public life across the region.
To find out more about us visit: https://mininginstitute.org.uk/
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About the Durham Energy Institute:
The Durham Energy Institute is the hub of energy research at Durham University. DEI unlocks research synergies between different disciplines and sectors to tackle the energy demands of the future, produce world class research for understanding energy decarbonisation issues across science and society, and deliver integrated solutions for the climate emergency. The aim of DEI’s annual symposiums is to raise the DEI profile and provide a platform for Durham University academics to showcase their research.
To find out more about us visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/