From June 16th to 21st, 2025, our scientific partners from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) participated in the Third IAGC International Conference on Water-Rock Interaction (WRI-18) & Applied Isotope Geochemistry (AIG-15), held in Cagliari, Italy. The event served as a prominent platform for international exchange on the latest research in geochemistry and isotope applications.
KIT researchers presented findings from the MALEG project, which addresses the hydrochemical challenges of geothermal cascade utilization. The project aims to improve the prediction and management of mineral precipitation and degassing by integrating artificial intelligence into geochemical modeling. Using hardware twins at operational geothermal facilities, the team is developing a robust AI-based tool trained on real-world experimental data. This approach is expected to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of geothermal energy systems by enabling more accurate predictions of geochemical behavior under dynamic operational conditions.
