The Scientific Council of PGI-NRI has awarded a postdoctoral degree to Anna Mader, Ph.D.
We are pleased to announce that by resolution no. 57/XI/2021 dated November 10, 2021 The Scientific Council of the Polish Geological Institute - NRI conferred on Anna Mader, Ph.D., of the Świętokrzyskie Branch in Kielce, the academic degree of Doctor of Science in the field of Natural Sciences, in the discipline of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Water used for health benefits. Prospects for the use of new curative water deposits in the Carpathians and Carpathian Foredeep
There is a lot of truth in the Polish proverb that "good water makes you healthy". This is evidenced by the growing popularity of health resorts offering treatment therapies with the use of mineral waters. Poland occupies the seventh place in Europe as regards the number of health resorts, 2/3 of which are located in the southern part of the country - in the Carpathians, the Carpathian Foredeep and the Sudetes.
The development of PGI-NRI international cooperation with Uzbekistan and Angola
On November 4, 2021 an official visit of representatives of Uzbekistan to the State Geological Institute – NRI took place.
Methane from abandoned hard coal deposits - support for energy transition
Currently, methane extraction from abandoned hard coal deposits is approximately 5 million cubic meters, while the potential for its extraction should be estimated at several billion cubic meters. Capturing methane from closed mines can - and should - be an important addition to the national energy mix.