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Synergistic and Competitive Effects between Multiple Gas Storage in Subsurface Porous Media Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
Heriot-Watt University
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About this position
This PhD project at Heriot-Watt University investigates the synergistic and competitive effects between multiple gas storage operations in subsurface porous media, with a particular focus on the North Sea region. As CO₂ storage projects proliferate and interest in subsurface hydrogen storage grows, understanding the interactions between different injection sites and gas types becomes critical for safe, efficient, and sustainable geological resource management. The research aims to explore fluid migration behaviour and pressure dynamics when CO₂, H₂, and natural gas storage processes coexist in close proximity, examining both competitive and synergistic interactions.
The project will employ advanced flow simulations using industry-standard software such as CMG, ECLIPSE, PFLOTRAN-OGS, and research codes like MATLAB to model these complex subsurface processes. The outcomes will inform strategic resource use, capacity planning, and pressure management, contributing to responsible stewardship of geological formations increasingly used for energy storage. The position is based in the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society and is supported by a full EPSRC scholarship for UK-home students, including tuition fees and a generous annual stipend (£20,780) for 42 months, with additional funding from Crown Estate Scotland for research and travel.
Applicants should have a strong background in geoscience, geology, earth science, or engineering, and must provide a comprehensive application including a supporting statement, CV, academic transcripts, reference, and proof of English proficiency. The application deadline is November 28, 2025, with a start date in January 2026. For further information or informal discussion, candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisory team.
Funding details
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
What's required
Applicants should hold a good undergraduate or master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as geoscience, geology, earth science, or engineering. You must provide a supporting statement (1-2 A4 pages) outlining your suitability and approach to the project, a CV, degree certificate, transcripts, and an academic reference. Proof of English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers: IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 (no component less than 6.0) or TOEFL overall score of at least 85 (reading 20, listening 19, speaking 20, writing 21). Alternatively, an English-taught degree from an approved country within the last two years is acceptable.
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Professors
Dr. at School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Reservoir Engineering
Flow Modeling
Porous Media
Natural Resource Management
Capacity Planning
Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Rock Mechanics
Hydrogeology
Porosity Analysis
Geomechanics
Petroleum Engineering
Professor at School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Reservoir Engineering
Geology
Gas Storage
Matlab Programming
Flow Modeling
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