Discover the future of energy: Open day in Celle!

Discover the future of energy: Open day in Celle!

The Drilling Simulator Celle (DSC) of the Technical University of Clausthal opens its doors to a wide audience on May 17, 2025 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. On the occasion of the open house day, visitors will not only get to know the innovative research work of the facility, but also discover exciting topics such as "Circular Economy" and sustainable management of energy, material and information. University President Dr.-Ing. Sylvia Schattauer emphasizes the importance of this event for the visibility of the university in the Celle region and cordially invites everyone interested.

The program of the day is diverse and includes hands -on activities for children and adolescents. These are intended to raise awareness of sustainable raw material extraction and the use of green hydrogen. Furthermore, there is the possibility of learning more about the courses of the TU Clausthal in personal discussions.

guided tours and music

highlight of the day will be two guided tours by the drilling simulator, which take place at 1 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. The event is musically framed by the jazz trio "Orchestra Valentino" from Hanover. The physical well-being of the visitors is also taken care of: there are snacks, drinks, a bouncy castle and "giant lego", which should address both children and adults.

The DSC is a research center with a focus on deep drilling technology and interdisciplinary research. According to the information of the DSC-TU Clausthal , the DSC aims to reduce the technical, economic and environmentally relevant risks in deep drilling projects for energetic use of the geological underground. Visitors can experience new research approaches in a specially developed experimental and simulation environment.

free parking and contact

Free parking facilities on the neighboring operating parking lot of Bakerhughes are available for arrival. The entrance takes place via the Bakerhughes circle. Interested parties can visit the DSC website for further information on the event and the divided program: www.dsc.tu-clausthal.de/openday . If you have any questions, the press office press, communication and marketing of the TU Clausthal is available at the email address press@tu-clausthal.de

parallel to the open house, it is planned that participants from more than ten countries are expected to the international “Celle Drilling” conference. This conference deals with decisive topics related to the economic and environmentally friendly use of energy resources. Professor Kurt Reinicke, former head of the Institute for Petroleum and Natural Gast Technology at the TU Clausthal, will lead the organizational committee and attune the participants to current challenges in the industry, as also in the reporting on TU Clausthal . This event takes place in an accompanying specialist exhibition of the deep drilling and service industry and thus ensures a comprehensive science and business exchange.

In summary, the open day at the Drilling Simulator Celle not only promises a variety of information about university research and courses, but also an appealing opportunity to experience sustainability and innovative technologies up close.