Energy Transition
The global energy transition is accelerating, but geopolitical tensions, infrastructure constraints, and behavioral barriers are increasingly shaping its pace, priorities, and long-term impact.
Methane abatement is emerging as a critical strategy for decarbonizing oil and gas operations, enhancing energy security, and creating commercial value by capturing emissions, meeting growing regulatory requirements, and supplying certified low-emissions natural gas to global markets.
Rita Okoroafor, SPE, reflects on her journey from petroleum engineering to academia, emphasizing how subsurface expertise, curiosity, and collaboration can drive innovation and support the transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.
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Five key themes to AI's success including standardization, automation, integration, scalability, and continuous improvement can provide a clear roadmap for effective AI deployment, addressing challenges and driving sustainability across the subsurface energy sector. -
Funding from the grant will be used to develop innovative heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems, reduce hydrofluorocarbons emissions, and combat climate change by improving refrigerant technology.
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Learn about natural hydrogen accumulation systems and the relatively minor differences in the setting and exploration processes compared to natural gas exploration.
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Twenty positions are available for the 2024 Geothermal Energy from Oil and Gas Demonstrated Engineering (GEODE) Internship Program. Deadline: 31 October 2024.
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LSU will soon be home to a new CO2 research well where students, researchers, and industry professionals will have the opportunity to study CO2 behavior under realistic conditions.
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The university will receive funding for two decarbonization research initiatives.
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The annual competition allows students to gain real-world experience in both the technical and policymaking aspects of geothermal energy.
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Unlocked capital for sustainability initiatives is imperative for an equitable energy transition.
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The evolution of CCS faces significant challenges. However, prioritizing cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and renewable energy integration will enable CCS to realize its potential in a sustainable, low-carbon future.
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Change is inevitable, but the resistance to it, especially in cultural and monetary contexts, can be profound. The deep-rooted dependency on crude oil and internal combustion engines exemplifies this inertia, raising questions about how we might transition to new energy sources without overhauling our entire infrastructure.
