Exploration and Production

Oil and natural gas will continue to play an important role as energy sources and resources in the 21st century. To discover and develop new fields cost-efficiently and to exploit existing fields effectively, existing technologies need to be continuously developed and innovative ideas implemented. We support these processes by providing a platform for an independent exchange of know-how and experience and by addressing topics that affect the entire industry within the framework of our collective research.

In our work, we rely on a broad network of university scientists and experts from the E&P industry. In our committees, we regularly discuss current topics in the fields of exploration, production and underground storage of hydrocarbons. We regularly invite to working groups and workshops to promote the exchange of knowledge within the network. With our annual DGMK spring conference, we offer another popular forum where science and industry exchange information on the latest scientific and technical developments and trends.

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Joint Research

The dialogue between science and industry regularly gives rise to ideas for research and development, which we continue to pursue within the framework of our collective research. We regularly publish the results of our research projects as DGMK research reports.

Our core topics are geosciences, drilling technology, reservoir engineering, oil production technology, natural gas production technology and underground storage technology.

We are constantly looking for new ideas to further improve the processes and technologies for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons. Project outlines can be sent to the head of the department at any time.

Further information on research funding in the field of exploration and extraction can be found here:

Events

The DGMK Spring Conference is the most successful conference in the German-speaking countries in the field of hydrocarbon exploration and production, with regularly over 600 participants and numerous company exhibitors.

Our district groups regularly organise lectures and lecture series on our specialist topics. In the field of exploration and extraction, the events of the district groups of Hanover and Hamburg-Bremen are particularly noteworthy. Participation is free of charge for DGMK members.

In organising workshops and conferences we also cooperate with the European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE), the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), the Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics (LIAG), the State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology, and the German Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (GSSPE).