The Laboratory
The Subsurface Energy Laboratory has a focus on investigating and characterising subsurface processes, including those relevant to underground hydrogen storage, CO2 storage, natural or engineered hydrogen generation, and biogenic methane generation. We specialise in characterising gas transport and storage, as well as geochemical and microbial processes that may be encountered in the underground. This work requires the use of gases at high pressures and temperatures to represent these conditions.
Our laboratory is equipped to undertake experiments with flammable gases, such as H2 and CH4, at high pressures and temperatures and can handle corrosive gases, such as CO2.
We will work with you to design a program of work that addresses the questions you want answered. Our key equipment is listed here. We have a range of ancillary equipment and tools, such as Gas Chromatograph, Ion Chromatograph, Autoclave to support our experiments. We work with other CSIRO laboratories and facilities to complement our offerings.
Please contact our Team Leader, Regina Sander, or our Laboratory Manager, Michael Camilleri, to discuss how we can assist.
