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Tallinn Gears Up for Geothermal: International Conference Launches June 10
Tallinn, June 10–11, 2025 — Estonia is preparing to host a landmark event in its national green energy transition. The Geological Survey of Estonia (EGT), in collaboration with European geological surveys and research institutions, will organize the Geothermal and District Heating Conference to advance the knowledge, policy frameworks, and real-world application of geothermal energy.
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Sunburns, Sandstones, and Scottish Shores: Learning to Map the Devonian with BGS
I’m Richard Pihel, a second-year geology student at the University of Tartu, and this spring I was given a unique opportunity to join the EGT-TWINN project as a trainee. As part of the program, I was offered the chance to participate in a sedimentology training course in Scotland—an offer too good to pass up, and I immediately accepted.
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EGT-TWINN at EGU 2025: Young Estonian Researchers Share Groundbreaking Work in Vienna
The EGU General Assembly 2025 brought together over 15,000 scientists in Vienna to share the latest developments in Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Among the thousands of contributions, Estonia was well represented by young researchers from the Geological Survey of Estonia and the University of Tartu — many of them supported and connected through the EGT-TWINN project.
EGT-TWINN CRM Conference 2024: A Big Thank You to All Who Made It Happen!
The EGT-TWINN team would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the Conference on Exploration and Exploitation of Critical Raw Materials held on October 7-8, 2024. Your presence, contributions, and engagement were key to the event's success.
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Unveiling Ancient Earth: Tracing Precambrian Footsteps in Finland
From August 26-30, 2024, geologists from Estonia and the UK gathered in the Aijala-Orijärvi area of southern Finland for a hands-on exploration of some of Earth’s oldest rock formations. The training workshop, Precambrian in Finland, was part of the EU-funded EGT-TWINN project, designed to enhance the geological expertise of the Geological Survey of Estonia (EGT) as the country continues its transition to green energy.