Helen Robinson

Director, Global R&D Manager Aquarius Resources, International Geothermal Association

Helen is a hydrogeologist with almost 12 years’ experience working on international geothermal, mining, and humanitarian water projects. Helen is the Director of Aquarius Resources, a small consultancy offering a range of technical, advisory, and support services across the energy, mining, and groundwater disciplines, she is also the Global R&D Manager and Regional Manager for Africa at the International Geothermal Association.  

As an advocate for geothermal she works with stakeholders to identify, include, and develop geothermal resources as part of the energy mix, promoting for a just energy transition, and an energy systems transformation; working closely with the mining and oil and gas sectors to promote and advocate for decarbonisation, repurposing, Net Zero strategies. Her priority areas are sustainable development and sustainable water practises.  

Her work in humanitarian groundwater has focused on water quality, access, availability, and security in Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, and conflict regions. This work involves assessing groundwater for organic and inorganic contaminants and providing support and training to help manage and mitigate future contamination risks. She is the former UK Chapter Ambassador for Women in Geothermal, works closely with Women in Mining and Lean In Equity and Sustainability and is the Technical Program Chair for the upcoming World Geothermal Congress.