The LSU College of Engineering is partnering with Halliburton and ExxonMobil to drill a new CO2 research well on LSU’s campus. Set to begin in early 2025, the well will be located at LSU’s Petroleum Engineering Research, Training, and Testing Lab.
The project aims to provide students, researchers, and industry professionals with the opportunity to study CO2 behavior under realistic conditions, focusing on safety technologies and validating computer models. The well will not be operational but will serve solely for research purposes.
The initiative is part of LSU’s broader effort to lead in low-carbon technologies, including CO2 capture, electrification, hydrogen processes, and sustainable fuel production. The well will feature corrosion-resistant materials and advanced instrumentation for experiments, marking a significant advancement over previous research wells at LSU.
“Today, hundreds of carbon capture and storage projects (CCUS) are in early development around the globe,” said Halliburton’s Mark Richard, president, Western Hemisphere. “The number of commercial CCUS sites remains well below what is required to meet environmental commitments in 2030, 2050, and beyond. Collaboration with educators, researchers, and the energy industry will play a critical role to train the future workforce and meet the demand for CO2 sequestration.”
Funded in part by the H2theFuture project, Halliburton will serve as the primary service provider, while ExxonMobil will focus on the well design and serve as the drilling operator.