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SUMMARY:Space Solutions for Energy Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nAs the global energy landscape continues to diversify\, Earth Observation (EO) technologies are playing an increasingly important role across the energy value chain\, supporting planning\, development\, operations and monitoring of energy projects\, while contributing to operational excellence\, resilience\, security\, and sustainability objectives. The relevance of EO applications now extends beyond traditional energy use-cases to renewable energy and other emerging components of the low-carbon energy economy. \nBringing together representatives from across the energy sector and the EO community\, the workshop aims to foster cross-sector knowledge exchange\, identify common operational needs and gaps\, discuss best practices and break down barriers that may hinder collaboration and innovation. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to ESRIN. \nThrough presentations\, demonstrations\, networking and collaborative working sessions\, participants will discuss common challenges and explore current and future use of satellite-derived information to inform operational and strategic decision-making across the evolving energy sector. A key focus will be on better understanding and addressing the gap between what satellite technologies deliver and the information energy stakeholders need to make well-informed operational and business decisions. \n\nStarting from key operational decisions\, challenges and needs\, participants will explore and assess EO solutions available today and discuss the potential of emerging capabilities and planned innovations to address existing gaps and evolving needs in the energy sector. Participants will also discuss key factors shaping operational uptake\, including technical capabilities\, validation\, complementarity of different techniques\, integration into existing business processes and workflows\, and cost-effectiveness. \n\n\nESA experts will participate throughout the workshop and explore effective ways for ESA programmes to support future engagement and advances in EO applications for the energy sector. \n\n  \nTopics\nKey themes will span onshore\, offshore and atmospheric applications\, including: \n\nMethane detection and emissions monitoring\nRenewable energy planning and operations\nInfrastructure and asset integrity monitoring\nEnvironmental and biodiversity monitoring\nOffshore and maritime operations\nRisk management and emergency response\nESG reporting and sustainability applications\nEmerging EO technologies\, opportunities and commercial services\, in particular supporting the energy transition.\n\n  \nWho should participate\nThe workshop is designed for professionals interested in the operational application of EO technologies across the evolving energy sector\, including: \n\nOil and Gas Industry Representatives\nRenewable Energy Sector Representatives\nPublic Sector and Partner Organizations\nThe EO community\, including EO experts\, service providers\, researchers\, and application developers.\n\n\n  \nAgenda\n11 January 202712 January 2027\nDay 1 will set the scene through invited talks and focused panel discussions with key actors from across the energy sector\, exploring the sector’s evolving priorities\, challenges and opportunities and where EO can deliver value. \n\n\n\n\nStart\nEnd\nLeading Entity\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n9:30\n10:00\nEARSC/ESA\nRegistration & Welcome Coffee\n\n\n10:00\n10:30\nESA\nEmerging EO Sensors & Applications\n\n\n10:30\n12:00\nESA\nVisit of ESA Φ-Experience & Quantum Computer\n\n\n12:00\n13:00\n\nLunch at the ESRIN canteen\n\n\n13:00\n13:10\n\nOpening of the Workshop\n\n\n13:00\n13:10\nESA\nIntroduction and Logistics\n\n\n13:10\n13:55\nOrganisation\nSetting the Scene: High-level Perspectives from the Organizers\n\n\n13:10\n13:25\nESA\nHigh-level opening by ESA\n\n\n13:25\n13:40\nIOGP\nEnergy Industry Perspective\n\n\n13:40\n13:55\nEARSC\nEO Industry Perspective\n\n\n13:55\n17:55\n\nThe Energy Industry Outlook\n\n\n13:55\n14:10\nIEA\nOverview of the Global Energy Landscape\n\n\n14:10\n14:40\nWind Europe and Solar Power Europe\nChallenges and Opportunities for the Renewable Energy Industry\n\n\n14:40\n15:25\nIndustry representatives\nPanel Discussion on EO for the Renewable Energy Industry\n\n\n15:25\n15:55\n\nCoffee break\n\n\n15:55\n16:10\nIOGP\nChallenges and Opportunities for the Oil & Gas Industry\n\n\n16:10\n16:55\nIndustry representatives\nPanel Discussion on EO for the Oil & Gas Industry\n\n\n16:55\n17:10\nESA\nChallenges and Opportunities for Carbon Management\n\n\n17:10\n17:55\nIndustry representatives\nPanel Discussion on Carbon Management\n\n\n17:55\n18:20\nMaster of Ceremony\nClosure of Day 1\n\n\n18:20\n20:15\n\nCocktail\, drinks & food\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 moves from challenges to solutions and action\, bringing users and providers together to match priority needs with existing or emerging EO solutions\, foster concrete collaborations and define pathways towards implementation. \n\n\n\n\nStart\nEnd\nLeading Entity\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n8:30\n9:00\nEARSC/ESA\nRegistration & Welcome Coffee\n\n\n9:00\n9:15\n\nOpening of Day 2\n\n\n9:00\n9:15\nMaster of Ceremony\nOpening of Day 2\n\n\n9:15\n11:15\n5 breakout rooms\nInteractive Session 1\n\n\n9:15\n9:55\nRound 1/3\nRound 1: Solutions and Actions for Day 1 Challenges\n\n\n9:55\n10:35\nRound 2/3\nRound 2: Solutions and Actions for Day 1 Challenges\n\n\n10:35\n11:15\nRound 3/3\nRound 3: Solutions and Actions for Day 1 Challenges\n\n\n11:15\n11:45\n\nCoffee break\n\n\n11:45\n13:05\nMagellan room\nInteractive Session 2: Prioritisation and Action\n\n\n11:45\n12:15\nFacilitators\nKey Outcomes of Interactive Session 1\n\n\n12:15\n12:45\nAttendees\nPrioritisation and Follow-up Actions\n\n\n12:45\n13:05\nMaster of Ceremony\nWrap-up and Next Steps\n\n\n13:05\n13:20\nESA\nClosing\n\n\n13:20\n14:20\n\nLunch at the ESA canteen\n\n\n14:20\n17:20\n\nNetworking and Collaborative Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nIntended outcomes of the workshop\n\nExpand industry engagement and cross-sector collaboration\n\nEngage stakeholders across the energy sector\, including organisations such as IOGP\, IEA and IRENA.\nEnable cross-sector engagement within the energy ecosystem and with the EO community.\nPlan for future engagements\, maintaining momentum from the workshop and driving future collaboration.\n\n\nCapture industry needs and emerging requirements\n\nIdentify and prioritise current and emerging industry challenges\, business needs and use cases across the energy sector\, considering operational\, regulatory\, market and sustainability requirements.\nAssess existing EO capabilities and identify which solutions are ready for operational use\, which require further development or validation\, and where critical gaps remain.\n\n\nIdentify opportunities and actions to accelerate adoption\n\nIdentify barriers to the operational uptake of EO across the energy sector.\nHighlight enabling factors\, best practices and success stories.\nDefine practical actions to increase the integration of EO into existing business processes and decision-making workflows.\nIdentify opportunities for joint action by energy actors\, including energy companies\, EO providers and ESA to address adoption barriers and accelerate the operational uptake of EO solutions.\nPromote a shared understanding and advocacy for accelerated adoption of EO technologies.\n\n\nGather feedback on the IOGP Remote Sensing Guidelines\n\nCapture industry experiences and perspectives on the applicability of the guidelines.\nIdentify strengths\, gaps and areas requiring clarification.\nCollect examples of successful and challenging implementations.\nDefine the shape and direction of future guidelines.\n\n\nDefine recommendations for future action\nFor IOGP \n\nPotential updates\, extensions or revisions to the Remote Sensing Guidelines.\nOpportunities for additional guidance materials\, training and industry engagement activities.\n\nFor ESA \n\nFeedback on areas where ESA programmes can continue supporting the energy sector.\nIdentification of technology gaps\, demonstration opportunities and research priorities.\n\nFor EARSC \n\nInsights into industry needs and market opportunities.\nRecommendations for capacity-building and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between EO service providers and energy-sector stakeholders.\n\n\nConsolidate workshop outcomes\n\nSummarise key findings\, lessons learned\, recommendations and priority actions.\nDefine follow-up activities for ESA\, IOGP\, EARSC and participating stakeholders to support wider operational EO adoption across the energy sector.\nProduce and distribute a consolidated Workshop Outcomes Report.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout the ESA Visiting Industry Professionals (VIP) programme\n  \nConnecting industry challenges with Earth observation innovation  \nThe ESA Visiting Industry Professionals (VIP) Programme is an initiative that brings together industry experts and Earth Observation specialists to accelerate the adoption of EO technologies\, ensuring they address real-world challenges and deliver tangible value to end users. \nThrough workshops\, collaborative sessions\, demonstrations\, and technical exchanges hosted at ESA’s ESRIN centre\, the programme provides a platform for identifying industry requirements\, exploring innovative EO capabilities\, and fostering long-term partnerships. \nThe VIP Programme enables direct interaction between users and EO service providers\, helping to: \n\nIdentify operational needs and priorities\nValidate EO-enabled solutions\nShare best practices and lessons learned\nBuild strategic partnerships\nSupport the transition from innovation to operational use.\n\n\n  \nOrganising Committee\nESA – EARSC – IOGP \nAbout EARSC\nThe European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) is the representative body of the European Earth Observation services industry. \nEstablished to promote the development and growth of the Earth Observation sector\, EARSC brings together companies and organisations that develop and provide EO-based products\, services\, and solutions across a wide range of application domains. \nEARSC works closely with European institutions\, national space agencies\, industry partners\, and user communities to strengthen the competitiveness of the European EO sector and accelerate the uptake of Earth Observation services in operational markets. \nKey areas of activity include: \n\nSupporting the growth of the European EO services industry\nFacilitating interaction between EO service providers and user communities\nPromoting innovation and commercialisation of EO-based services\nEncouraging the adoption of EO technologies across multiple sectors\nSupporting skills development\, knowledge exchange\, and industry collaboration\nContributing to European policies and programmes related to Earth Observation\n\nWithin this workshop\, EARSC plays an important role in connecting stakeholders from across the energy ecosystem with the European EO services community\, helping participants better understand the capabilities\, maturity\, and practical applications of satellite-derived information and related geospatial technologies. \nThrough its extensive network of EO companies\, EARSC supports the identification of innovative solutions that can address operational challenges across oil and gas\, renewable energy\, carbon management\, and emerging energy sectors. \n\nAbout IOGP\nThe International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) is the global association representing the upstream oil and gas industry. \nIOGP’s members include many of the world’s leading energy companies as well as industry associations and stakeholders involved in energy production activities. The organisation works to advance safe\, responsible\, and sustainable practices through the development of guidance\, collaboration\, and the sharing of knowledge and experience. \nIOGP serves as a platform through which member companies can work together on common challenges\, including environmental performance\, health and safety\, operational efficiency\, digital transformation\, and emerging technologies. \nIn recent years\, IOGP has actively explored the potential of Earth Observation and remote sensing technologies to support industry operations\, environmental monitoring\, emissions management\, infrastructure surveillance\, emergency response\, and sustainability objectives. \nA major outcome of this work has been the development of the IOGP Remote Sensing Guidelines\, which provide practical guidance to help energy companies understand\, evaluate\, and adopt Earth Observation technologies within operational business processes. \nThe guidelines aim to: \n\nImprove awareness of EO capabilities within the energy sector\nSupport informed adoption of remote sensing technologies\nIdentify suitable industry use cases and applications\nPromote good practice for integrating EO into operational workflows\nEncourage collaboration between energy companies and EO service providers\n\nThis workshop is part of the broader effort to promote awareness\, implementation and operational uptake of the IOGP Remote Sensing Guidelines while extending the discussion to needs and opportunities across the wider energy ecosystem. \n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open. Please register HERE by 20 December 2026. \n  \nLogistics\nCourtesy transport\nDuring the Workshop\, a free shuttle bus service will be offered from Frascati to ESA-ESRIN and from ESA-ESRIN to Frascati centre. \nThe pick-up and drop-off point will be at Piazza Guglielmo Marconi. \nThe timetable will be communicated closer to the event. \n\nAccomodation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease find below a list of suggested hotels in the centre of Frascati. Rooms can be booked upon availability by contacting the hotels directly: \n  \n\n\n\nHotel Name\nContact email\nPhone number\nWalking distance from Frascati P.zza Marconi\n\n\nHotel Bellavista Frascati\n\ninfo@hbellavista.it it\n\n+39 06 5416304\n2 minutes\n\n\nHotel Cacciani\nhotel@cacciani.it\n+39 06 942 03 78\n3 minutes\n\n\nHotel Flora\n\ninfo@hotel-flora.it\n\n+39 06 9416110\n4 minutes\n\n\nHotel Colonna\n\nhotelcolonna@hotelcolonna.it\n\n+39 06 9401 8088\n4 minutes\n\n\nHotel Villa Mercede\n\ninfo@villamercede.com\n\n+39 06 9929 1979\n15 minutes (we suggest to request the shuttle\nservice at the Hotel Reception or to book a taxi)\n\n\nGrand Hotel Villa Tuscolana\n\ninfo@villatuscolana.com\n\n+39 06 942 900\n23 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi)\n\n\nPark Hotel Villa Grazioli\n\ninfo@villa-grazioli.it\ncongressi@villa-grazioli.it\n\n+39 06 945400\n26 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi)\n\n\nDomus Park Hotel\n\ninfo@domusparkhotel\n\n+39 06 200 0100\n29 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi)\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nContacts\nFor information regarding the submissions\, author instructions\, scientific committee related inquiries please contact events.organisation@esa.int. \nShould you need a VISA Invitation Letter\, please contact events.organisation@esa.int. \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/space-solutions-for-energy-challenges/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
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