Helen Robinson

Regional Director, Africa International Geothermal Association (IGA)

Helen Robinson is the Regional Manager in Africa for the International Geothermal Association, overseeing all the associations activities across the continent.
Helen has technical training as a hydrogeologist, has 12 year experience working in geothermal with a focus on East Africa. As a hydrogeologist Helen has also worked on mining, oil and gas, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and water hazard related projects internationally.

2024 Conference Agenda Sessions

DEEP-DIVE SESSIONS: Deep Dive Sessions 1:

Deep Dive Session 1:Unlocking Geothermal Energy in Africa: Successes, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Africa, with its abundant geothermal resources, stands at the cusp of a clean energy revolution. Join us for an engaging panel discussion where experts delve into the world of geothermal energy, its challenges, and opportunities the role of technology and innovation, and its direct use applications beyond electricity generation.

Thursday 10 October 12:30 - 13:15 Energy Stage

Africa's Energy Mix & Clean Energy Future

Add to calendar 10/10/2024 12:30 10/10/2024 13:15 DEEP-DIVE SESSIONS: Deep Dive Sessions 1:

Energy Stage Africa/Johannesburg

PANEL DISCUSSION: Repurposing Oil and Gas Assets for Geothermal Resource Development

The Oil and Gas sector have a wealth of assets from abandoned infrastructure, sub-surface and fluid data, and a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Join us to hear from experts working to develop ways in which these assets can support the development of geothermal around the world and hear from experts who have transferred their skills from working in oil and gas to geothermal.

Thursday 10 October 15:45 - 16:30 Upstream Stage

Innovation, Technology & Decarbonisation Forum

Add to calendar 10/10/2024 15:45 10/10/2024 16:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: Repurposing Oil and Gas Assets for Geothermal Resource Development The Oil and Gas sector have a wealth of assets from abandoned infrastructure, sub-surface and fluid data, and a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Join us to hear from experts working to develop ways in which these assets can support the development of geothermal around the world and hear from experts who have transferred their skills from working in oil and gas to geothermal. Upstream Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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