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Geothermal Beyond Power Generation: Direct Air Capture Using Geothermal Energy
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Noon Central
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Hydrogen Storage may become an important factor as we transition to low-carbon energy sources. Because hydrogen combustion produces no CO2, and energy demand fluctuates on a seasonal basis, it can be advantageous to store hydrogen to be used when it is needed.
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Image details: Gas saturations after 3 years of CO2 injection (a) and hydrogen injection (b).

Research Highlights
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Recent applications of relative permeability data: ‘wettability evaluation’ and ‘dynamic rock typing’ – Abouzar Mirzaei Paiaman
We present this research in two parts.
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Glass Microfluidics for Carbonates Dissolution and Precipitation - Jianping Xu
The dissolution and precipitation of carbonates are critically important processes in a wide array of...
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Novel solvents for energy-efficient enhanced oil recovery - Kai Sheng
Novel solvent, such as Dimethyl Ether (DME), can be used as a solvent aid for thermal EOR...
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Webinar with Silviu Livescu
Geothermal Beyond Power Generation: Direct Air Capture Using Geothermal Energy
Tuesday, June 13th at Noon Central
CSEE Webinar
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Balhoff Named Next UT PGE Chair
Professor Matthew Balhoff has been selected as the new chair of the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. He will begin his four-year term in July.
Michelle Hageman joins CSEE as Administrative Manager
Michelle joins CSEE from the Computer Science Department at Texas State University where she was an Academic Budget Specialist. She received her BS in Communications at Brigham Young University – Idaho.
Associate Professor Ryosuke Okuno to lead Energi Simulation Industrial Affiliate Program on Carbon Utilization and Storage at UT Austin
Energi Simulation, a Calgary-based not-for-profit organization, has committed an investment of $540,000 Canadian dollars over the next three years to support research on “Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)” at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). This program will serve as a vehicle for interdisciplinary collaboration among UT Austin faculty that enables them to address strategic areas of CCUS research.
Learn moreAssociate Professor David DiCarlo and Assistant Professor Yingda Lu have each received research funding through the new Energize Program, a collaboration between The University of Texas at Austin and the Southwest Research Institute
The program is a new opportunity for enhanced scientific collaboration between the two institutions focused on energy research.
Professor Matthew Balhoff receives SPE Lester C. Uren Award
The Lester C. Uren Award recognizes distinguished achievement in the technology of petroleum engineering. Recipients of this award automatically become Distinguished Members.
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Professor Kishore Mohanty receives SPE John Franklin Carll Award
The John Franklin Carll Award recognizes distinguished contribution in the application of engineering principles to petroleum development and recovery. Recipients of this award automatically become Distinguished Members.
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Professor Kamy Sepehrnoori awarded SPE/AIME Anthony F. Lucas Gold Medal
The Anthony F. Lucas Gold Medal honors distinguished achievement in the identification and development of new technology and concepts that will enhance the process of finding or producing petroleum. Recipients of this award automatically become Distinguished Members.
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Assistant Professor Wen Song has received a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate the recovery of rare earth elements from clays.
CAREER awards are among the NSF’s most prestigious in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department.
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