Research Group in Energy and Environmental Technology

The global climate crisis and increasing resource scarcity pose major challenges for society. To achieve a sustainable energy system, we need to reduce our dependence on fossil resources, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve the utilisation of material resources. 

The Research Group in Energy and Environmental Technology (URGENT) works to meet these challenges.

How we work

This transition requires parallel efforts on following focus areas:

Value creation from waste: We develop efficient processes for better utilisation of waste materials and side streams.

Reduced environmental impact from fossil resources: We develop strategies to minimise the impact of fossil energy use and facilitate increased use of renewable energy sources.

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS): We contribute to technology development for the capture and storage of CO₂ emissions from industrial processes, as well as new methods for utilising CO₂ as a resource.

Resource recovery and carbon-neutral energy: We contribute to technology development to recover materials from waste and side streams, and to produce clean renewable energy.

Better water quality and environmental protection: We develop strategies to achieve good water quality, safe water resources and good surface water management.

Life cycle analysis and economic assessment: We analyse environmental impacts from a life cycle perspective and assess the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of products and processes.

Our goal

Through research into sustainable energy systems and environmentally friendly processes, we aim to develop solutions that help reduce climate and environmental impact.

Our approach is based on circular economy principles that contribute to the best possible utilisation of limited resources.

We work closely with industry to develop technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a sustainable energy future.

Areas of research

The figure below shows the five research areas we are concentrating on. The keywords in the centre of the figure describe our activities within these areas.

Subgroups

An effective transition to a low-carbon society requires knowledge about renewable energy and carbon capture, as well as the processes currently used in the energy sector. This knowledge is possessed by the research group URGENT, which conducts solid research in various fields.

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

Bioresource Utilization

Water treatment

Renewable Energy and Construction Technology (REACT-Lab)

Petroleum and Reservoir Technology

Research Projects