Geo-Energy Laboratory

Solid & fluid mechanics
Geomechanics & Rock physics from first principles
Theory & experiments

Welcome to the Geo-Energy Lab – Gaznat Chair on Geo-Energy website

We are working on fundamentals & applied research problems associated with sub-surface projects with a strong focus on the energy transition (deep geo-thermal energy, CO­2 storage, Gas production & storage, radioactive waste storage).  

We are notably working on the multi-physics coupling occurring during the rupture of geomaterials, combining theory, numerical modeling and experiments.

Our research aims at both improving industry practices and providing to decision makers, regulatory bodies and the public expertise on fundamental and practical problems related to Geo-Energy.

Do not hesitate to contact us for more details.

Prof. Brice Lecampion

© 2024 EPFL

Prof. Lecampion delivered a keynote lecture at ARMA 2024

EPFL

Prof. Lecampion gave a keynote lecture on "Fluid-driven ruptures – From Hydraulic Fractures to Fluid-induced Fault Slip" at the 58th US Rock Mechanics Symposium of the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), held in Denver, Co, on June 26th. The prime conference in North America on geomechanics.

© 2023 EPFL

Carlo Peruzzo awarded the best paper award at the ARMA Symposium

EPFL

Carlo Peruzzo & Brice Lecampion were awarded a best paper award at the 57th Symposium of the American Rock Mechanics Association Symposium held in Atlanta, GA from June 25-28, 2023.

© 2023 EPFL

Prof Eleonora Rivalta is visiting the Geo-Energy Laboratory

Events

At the beginning of July, Prof Eleonora Rivalta from the University of Bologna is visiting the Geo-Energy Laboratory for several days. Her visit will favour the interaction and exchange between her work at the University of Bologna and at the GeoForschungsZentrum in Potsdam, where she holds a position as a senior scientist. The highlight will be a Seminar by Prof Rivalta on Magma Propagation by Diking on the 7th of July, 11 am in GC B1 10.

All news