The Fossil Fuel vs Renewable Energy: A Geoscientific Perspective in Barcelona is a forward-looking training course exploring global energy systems through the lens of geoscience.
From:
08-12-2025
From:
09-03-2026
Course Overview
Energy systems are at the center of global sustainability debates. Fossil fuels continue to dominate supply but drive climate change, while renewables are expanding with new technologies and geoscientific insights. This Fossil Fuel vs Renewable Energy: A Geoscientific Perspective Training Course equips participants to critically evaluate the geological, environmental, and policy dimensions of energy resources.
Participants will explore how fossil fuels are formed, extracted, and consumed compared to renewable resources like solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro. The course emphasizes geoscientific methods for resource assessment, lifecycle impacts, and the role of energy in climate systems. Case studies provide insights into global energy transitions, risks, and opportunities.
By the end, participants will be able to assess trade-offs between fossil and renewable energy, develop informed perspectives, and design strategies for sustainable energy use.
Course Benefits
Understand geoscientific principles of fossil and renewable energy.
Compare resource availability, efficiency, and environmental impact.
Gain insights into the role of energy in climate change.
Build skills for evaluating energy transition strategies.
Learn from global case studies of energy systems.
Course Objectives
Explore the geology of fossil fuels and renewable energy resources.
Assess environmental and social impacts of different energy systems.
Analyze lifecycle emissions and sustainability trade-offs.
Examine policy and governance frameworks shaping energy transitions.
Understand global trends in decarbonization and energy demand.
Apply geoscientific data in evaluating future energy scenarios.
Develop strategies for balanced and sustainable energy systems.
Training Methodology
The course combines lectures, geoscience data analysis, case study reviews, group discussions, and scenario-planning exercises. Participants will critically assess energy pathways from a geoscientific perspective.
Target Audience
Geoscientists and energy professionals.
Policy makers and sustainability officers.
Environmental managers and consultants.
Researchers and academics in energy and climate studies.
Target Competencies
Energy resource assessment.
Geoscientific analysis of energy systems.
Environmental impact evaluation.
Strategic energy transition planning.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Energy Systems and Geosciences
Overview of global energy demand and supply.
The role of geosciences in energy assessment.
Energy-climate-environment connections.
Transition challenges and opportunities.
Unit 2: Fossil Fuels: Formation, Use, and Impacts
Geology of coal, oil, and natural gas.
Exploration and extraction techniques.
Environmental and social impacts.
Fossil fuel dependence and global case studies.
Unit 3: Renewable Energy Resources and Geosciences
Geothermal energy: geology and applications.
Solar, wind, and hydro resource assessments.
Environmental and geoscientific considerations.
Renewables and regional case studies.
Unit 4: Lifecycle Analysis and Environmental Impacts
Carbon footprints of fossil and renewable energy.
Resource intensity and land use trade-offs.
Waste management and long-term risks.
Comparative lifecycle assessments.
Unit 5: Governance and Policy for Energy Transitions
International energy and climate agreements.
National renewable energy policies.
Market incentives and carbon pricing.
Building resilient energy systems.
Unit 6: Case Studies in Energy Transitions
Countries leading in renewable adoption.
Lessons from fossil fuel–dependent economies.
Regional comparisons of energy mixes.
Socio-economic impacts of transitions.
Unit 7: Strategies for a Sustainable Energy Future
Integrating renewables into existing systems.
Balancing energy security, access, and sustainability.
Future trends in energy storage and technology.
Roadmaps for decarbonized energy pathways.
Ready to explore the future of energy through geoscience?
Join the Fossil Fuel vs Renewable Energy: A Geoscientific Perspective Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead informed decisions in energy transition.
The Fossil Fuel vs Renewable Energy: A Geoscientific Perspective Training Courses in Barcelona provide professionals with a balanced and scientifically grounded understanding of how geological systems inform both conventional energy development and the growth of renewable energy resources. These programs are designed for geoscientists, energy analysts, policy advisors, environmental specialists, engineers, and sustainability professionals seeking to evaluate energy strategies through a technical and resource-based lens.
Participants explore the geological formation, extraction processes, and resource characteristics of fossil fuels, including oil, natural gas, and coal. The courses analyze how subsurface data, reservoir properties, and exploration methods influence energy availability and production challenges. At the same time, participants examine renewable energy sources such as geothermal, wind, solar, and hydropower, with a focus on how geoscience contributes to site selection, feasibility analysis, resource mapping, and long-term operational sustainability.
These energy systems and geoscience training programs in Barcelona emphasize critical comparison between fossil and renewable energy lifecycles, addressing efficiency, resource limitations, environmental impacts, and infrastructure considerations. Participants evaluate how shifting global energy demand, technological innovation, and climate mitigation goals shape strategic planning and investment decisions. Real-world case studies demonstrate how energy portfolios can transition toward lower carbon intensity while maintaining reliability and economic viability.
Interactive sessions allow participants to analyze geological datasets, assess renewable energy resource potential, and consider the environmental trade-offs associated with different energy systems. Discussions highlight the role of geoscience in supporting informed decision-making during the global energy transition.
Attending these training courses in Barcelona provides a collaborative and internationally oriented learning environment enriched by research expertise and cross-sector perspectives. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to evaluate energy options objectively, contribute to sustainable energy planning, and support strategies that balance resource availability, environmental responsibility, and long-term energy security in a rapidly evolving global landscape.