The ISSMGE Technical Committee 308 on Energy Geotechnics (TC308) is committed to advancing knowledge in geotechnical engineering related to energy, focusing on sustainable solutions and innovative approaches for energy production, conversion, and storage. With a global presence, we host symposia, conferences, workshops and training to bring together experts and foster collaboration within the industry.
In the TC308 Energy Geotechnics, we prioritise environmentally friendly practices and technologies that promote sustainability in energy geotechnics by focusing on renewable energy sources and reducing carbon footprints, while optimising current energy sources in the energy transition.
We believe in the power of innovation to drive the future of energy geotechnics, developing cutting-edge methodologies and incorporating the latest advancements in technology to enhance our profession practices and services. We strive to translate R&D into practice.
By fostering collaboration among professionals, academicians, and industry stakeholders, we aim to create a robust network that facilitates knowledge sharing and drives R&D in geotechnical engineering with a focus on energy source exploration, exploitation, maintenance and end of life .
Innovative techniques for efficient resource extraction from the ocean floor (e.g, methane hydrates).
Expert analysis and engineering for unconventional hydrocarbon extraction, hydraulic fracturing and reservoir engineering.
Design and implementation of structures that exchange heat with the ground and optimise thermal energy storage.
The growing demand for energy are accelerating renewable energy growth, highlighting the need for large-capacity energy storage.
Professional guidance on radioactive and hazardous waste geological disposal, medium to long term (i.e., 100's of years).
CO2 geological storage remains a promising technology for emission reduction, with some lessons applicable to hydrogen.
Focus on sustainable practices reducing carbon footprint in geotechnical engineering.
Coupled interactions between thermal, hydraulic, mechanical (THM), and chemical (C) processes in soils and rocks are ubiquitous in engineering solutions.
Focus on market penetration of sustainable practices reducing carbon footprint.
Be part of the future of sustainable engineering.
Corresponding Member
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TC 308 Sponsor
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Nominated Member
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| # | Task Forces (T=Technical, P=Professional) | Leader | Deputy Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Deep sea mining | J. Carlos Santamarina | Sheng Dai (tbc) |
| T2 | Unconventional hydrocarbon / Hydraulic fracturing | Ingrid Tomac | - |
| T3 | Energy geostructures & Storage of thermal energy in the ground | Alice Di Donna | Dietmar Adam |
| T4 | Energy geo-storage | Wenbin Fei | Frank Wuttke |
| T5 | High level radioactive waste disposal | Maria Victoria Villar | Angelica Tuttolomondo |
| T6 | Carbon dioxide geological storage | Jean-Michel Pereira | Diego Manzanal |
| T7 | Other geo-energy activities | TBA | - |
| T8 | Fundamentals of geo-energy | Sheng Dai | Norma P. Lopez-Acosta, Manolis Veveakis |
| T9 | Low-carbon geotechnical engineering | Alessandro Tarantino | - |
| P1 | Public outreach | John McCartney | Gonzalo Zambrano Narvaez |
| P2 | Young Members | Merita Tafili | Aditya Deshmukh |
| P3 | Awards | Melis Sütman | Zhen-Yu |
| P4 | Academia-Industry partnerships | Alessandro Rotta Loria | Jacco Haasnoot |
TC308 Energy Geotechnics is a "impact on society" technical committee focused on advancing research and applications in the field of energy geotechnics, organised under the ISSMGE.
TC308 organises specialised symposia and international conferences on energy geotechnics to share knowledge and advancements in the field. It also organises mini-symposia and workshops within other conferences and events.
All general TC members are nominated by Member Societies, who may nominate up to two (2) members to serve on each of the TCs as well as additional corresponding members. If you would like to be involved with our TC, please ask your Member Society to put your name forward.
TC308 provides educational resources, networking opportunities, and professional development programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals in the energy geotechnics sector.
Yes, TC308 has a dedicated task force for young members, focusing on engagement and professional growth opportunities within the geotechnical field.
For general inquiries, please fill out the contact form on our website, and one of our team members will get back to you shortly.
TC308 Members Dr Angelica Tuttolomondo and Dr Anne-Catherine Dieudonné are organising a Minisymposium at EMI 2026 on Coupled Multi-Physics Geomaterials, to be held in Boulder, Colorado (USA), from 2–5 June 2026.
Abstracts are due 15 January 2026.
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