Piergiuseppe Fiore

Reservoir Engineer Eni

Piergiuseppe Fiore is a reservoir engineer at Eni. He is part of the Reservoir Management Department, working on integrated asset modeling. Previously, he worked on injectivity issues, improved oil recovery, and CCS. He has also specialized in CFD simulations, publishing several articles. Fiore is an active member of SPE and he is the YP Chairperson of SPE Italian Section. He holds an MSc degree in chemical engineering from the University of Calabria and a second-level master’s in petroleum engineering at Polytechnic of Turin.

Sustainability

New Statewide Rule Sets First US Benchmark for Water Reuse in Drilling

Colorado has introduced new regulations requiring oil and gas operators to reuse at least 4% of produced water by 2026.

August 13, 2025 • Piergiuseppe Fiore
R&D/innovation

Microgrids: Decentralizing Energy Distribution

Microgrids are no longer niche innovations—they have become a foundational component of modern energy infrastructure. Realizing their full potential will require targeted policy reform, clearer regulatory frameworks, and greater access to innovative financing models.

July 23, 2025 • Piergiuseppe Fiore • The Way Ahead
Energy Transition

Debunking the Debate: Is Natural Gas Really a Bridge Fuel?

Natural gas has played a key role in reducing emissions and supporting renewable energy, but its continued use as a "bridge fuel" raises concerns about long-term climate impacts, especially due to methane leaks and potential carbon lock-in. Its future depends on context-specific policies, decarbonization incentives, and advances in carbon capture technologies.

May 21, 2025 • Bhartendu Bhardwaj • The Way Ahead
Business/economics

John D. Rockefeller: The Man Who Built America

Explore the life of John D. Rockefeller, American businessman, philanthropist, and founder of Standard Oil Company.

April 14, 2025 • Piergiuseppe Fiore • The Way Ahead
Energy Transition

California Carbon Allowance Market: A Trial of Commercializing Emissions

Explore the California Carbon Allowance (CCA) Market's structure, economic and environmental impacts, and its potential for future growth.

March 18, 2025 • Piergiuseppe Fiore • The Way Ahead
Oilfield chemistry

3 Everyday Examples of Porous Media and Innovative Ways To Apply Petroleum Engineering Outside the Oil Patch

In our daily lives we come into contact with porous media whether it be a pumice stone, a cup of coffee, or a pile of clothes. In this article, we present three everyday examples of how reservoir engineering skills can be utilized in porous media.

February 5, 2025 • Piergiuseppe Fiore • The Way Ahead
Technology

10 Equations That Drive the Petroleum Industry

The oil and gas industry is one of the few examples on a global scale of how the need for further production improvement pushes professionals to customize existing models. Physical models are often reworked in order to expand their use in various industries. This article examines ten equations that help drive the petroleum industry.

June 4, 2024 • Piergiuseppe Fiore • The Way Ahead
Environment

CO2: A Compromise for Energy Transition?

The energy transition, one of the main topics of the decade, deals with the possibility of producing clean energy while minimizing the impact on people’s behavior. However, one indicator of the amount of energy we use is revealed by the number of lights turned on at night.

April 18, 2024 • Piergiuseppe Fiore • The Way Ahead