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Accessible energy information: A methodology for the GeoInsight pilot
<div>GeoInsight was an 18-month pilot project developed in the latter part of Geoscience Australia’s Exploring for the Future Program (2016–2024). The aim of this pilot was to develop a new approach to communicating geological information to non-technical audiences, that is, non-geoscience professionals. The pilot was developed using a human-centred design approach in which user needs were forefront considerations. Interviews and testing found that users wanted a simple and fast, plain-language experience which provided basic information and provided pathways for further research. GeoInsight’s vision is to be an accessible experience that curates information and data from across Geoscience Australia, helping users make decisions and refine their research approach, quickly and confidently.</div><div><br></div><div>In the first iteration of GeoInsight, selected products for energy, minerals, water, and complementary information from Geoscience Australia’s Data Discovery Portal and Data and Publications Catalogue were examined to (1) gauge the relevance of the information they contain for non-geoscientists and, (2) determine how best to deliver this information for effective use by non-technical audiences.</div><div><br></div><div>This Record documents the technical details of the methods used for summarising energy commodities for GeoInsight. These methods were devised to convey current production and future production/extraction potential quickly and efficiently for regions across the Australian continent. Evaluated energy commodities include oil and gas, hydrogen and geological hydrogen storage, uranium and thorium, coal (black and brown), geothermal energy, and renewable energy. Carbon storage, a decarbonisation enabler, was also addressed under the energy theme.</div><div><br></div><div>This document contains two sections:</div><div><strong>Production Summary:</strong> To showcase where energy resources are being produced in different regions of Australia. The source datasets provide a snapshot of energy production activities at the time of publication. </div><div><strong>Potential Summary:</strong> To highlight, at first glance, the likelihood that future energy production and decarbonisation initiatives may occur in different regions of Australia. The source datasets provide a snapshot of future energy potential at the time of publication.</div><div><br></div><div>Any updates to the methodology used in GeoInsight will be accompanied by updates to this document, including a change log.</div><div>Geoscience Australia’s Exploring for the Future program provides precompetitive information to inform decision-making by government, community and industry on the sustainable development of Australia's mineral, energy and groundwater resources. By gathering, analysing and interpreting new and existing precompetitive geoscience data and knowledge, we are building a national picture of Australia’s geology and resource potential. This leads to a strong economy, resilient society and sustainable environment for the benefit of all Australians. This includes supporting Australia’s transition to net zero emissions, strong, sustainable resources and agriculture sectors, and economic opportunities and social benefits for Australia’s regional and remote communities. The Exploring for the Future program, which commenced in 2016, is an eight year, $225m investment by the Australian Government.</div><div><br></div>
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- 2024-07-22T10:00:00
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- 2024-07-25T22:51:58
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Role Organisation / Individual Name Details Publisher Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia)
Voice Author Wainman, C.
Internal Contact Author Oborski, E.
Internal Contact Author Knepprath, N.
External Contact Author Sen, A.
External Contact Author Hawkins, S.
Internal Contact Author Waltenberg, K.
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2024/13
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To provide the methodology for the qualitative overview of energy production and potential of regions used in GeoInsight.
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EFTF – Exploring for the Future
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energy
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Renewable energy
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oil and gas
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hydrogen
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coal
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geothermal
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Carbon Capture and Storage
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© Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) 2024
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Australian Government Security Classification System
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Australian Government Security Classification System
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Connections between geology, landscape and people. Regional geological summaries for the GeoInsight pilot
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Accessible groundwater information. A methodology for the GeoInsight pilot
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Accessible mining and minerals information. A methodology for the GeoInsight pilot
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Building the Foundations of the GeoInsight Pilot: A Methodology for the Integration of Complementary Information with Geoscientific Data
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Facilitating dynamic geoscientific data delivery for the GeoInsight pilot. A methodology for database, web service and application development
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Download the Record (pdf) [733 KB]
Download the Record (pdf) [733 KB]
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- 2024-07-25T22:40:11
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- 2024-07-25T22:40:11
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AU/NZS ISO 19115-1:2014
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ISO 19115-1:2014
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ISO 19115-3
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Geoscience Australia Community Metadata Profile of ISO 19115-1:2014
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Version 2.0, September 2018
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