SPE CCUS TECHNICAL SECTION

Architecting the Future of
Carbon Management

The Strategic Vision of the SPE CCUS Technical Section

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is a critical pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing CO₂ and preventing its release into the atmosphere. Our focus is on safe, permanent storage in geological formations, including depleted oil and gas reservoirs and saline aquifers.

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Visionary Ecosystem

A holistic strategy to ensure CCUS is a viable and scalable solution for decarbonizing the global energy system.

Foundational Science & Technology Innovation & Application Frameworks & Community
SPE CCUS
Technical Section
Pioneering a Sustainable
Energy Future

Strategic Focus Areas

Mastering the subsurface, driving innovation, and building the ecosystem for global CCUS deployment.

Foundational Science
CO₂ Capture Technologies
Advancing post-combustion, pre-combustion, and direct air capture (DAC) methods for maximum efficiency.
Foundational Science
Subsurface CO₂ Storage
Managing geological formations like depleted reservoirs and deep saline aquifers for long-term containment.
Foundational Science
Monitoring & Verification
Defining best practices for leakage detection and reservoir integrity to ensure safety and compliance.
Innovation & Application
CO₂ Utilization
Developing conversion technologies for chemicals, fuels, and materials to build a circular carbon economy.
Innovation & Application
Economic Viability
Exploring cost-reduction strategies, funding mechanisms, and carbon credit markets for sustainable growth.
Innovation & Application
Technology Integration
Promoting AI, machine learning, and digital twins to enhance operational efficiency across CCUS projects.
Frameworks & Community
Regulatory Frameworks
Engaging stakeholders to navigate environmental policies and international permitting requirements.
Frameworks & Community
Industry Collaboration
Facilitating dialogue between academia, industry, policymakers, and research institutions worldwide.
Frameworks & Community
Workforce Development
Equipping professionals with necessary skills through training programs, webinars, and conferences.

Meet Our Chair Elect

Guiding the future of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology.

Christian Winterfield - Chair Elect
Christian Winterfield
Chair Elect
SPE CCUS Technical Section

Leading the strategic direction of the SPE CCUS Technical Section, driving innovation in carbon management, and fostering collaboration across industry, academia, and policy sectors to advance sustainable energy solutions.

CCUS TS Board Members

Meet the dedicated professionals leading our technical section forward.

Hugo Costeno
Chair
Christian Winterfield
Saudi Arabia
Hugo Costeno
Past Chair
Matthew Flett
Australia
Program Team
Hugo Costeno
Program Chair
Léon Beugelsdijk
Netherlands / China
Hugo Costeno
Program Chair
Khalid Javid
UAE
VP
Assts. Program
Varun Pathak
UK / Canada
DD
Asst. Program
Deniz Dindoruk
USA
Membership & Operations
HC
Membership Chair
Hugo Costeno
USA
VM
Asst. Membership
Vinod Kumar Madem
India
AR
Webmaster
Amr Ramadan
USA
DI
Administrative Chair
Doris Ipinniwa
Nigeria
PB
PetroWiki/OnePetro
Parthasarathi Bandyopadhyay
Indonesia
VW
Liaison
Valerie Wilson
USA
Committee Leads
DA
CSWG Lead
Diego Anzola
Australia
ST
CSRC Chair
Sylvain Thibeau
France
YP Liaisons
AM
YP Liaison
Alexander Mensah
Ghana
GN
YP Liaison
Ghata Nirmal
India
Directors
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Leo Pirela
USA
leo.pirela@yahoo.com
EA
Elif Agartan
USA
eagartan@nitecllc.com
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Larry Chorn
USA
SF
Scott M Frailey
USA
sfrailey@illinois.edu
NG
Neeraj Gupta
USA
gupta@battelle.org
AR
Aziz Rhaman
Qatar
mrahman@hbku.edu.qa
CP
Chris Pentland
UK
c.pentland@mailbox.org
OT
Owain D Tucker
UK
o.tucker@shell.com
ZR
Ray (Zhenhua) Rui
China
zhenhuarui@gmail.com
Ex Officio
DR
Ex Officio
David Riestenberg
USA
DP
Ex Officio
Dominic Pepicelli
Australia

Key Work Groups

Collaborative efforts driving the advancement of CO₂ storage safety, integrity, and standardization.

Est. 2024

CO₂ Storage Work Group (CSWG)

The CO₂ Storage Work Group (CSWG) is a collaborative effort formed in 2024 with a core group of volunteers. CSWG is part of the SPE CCUS Technical Section and associated with the SPE Well Integrity Technical Section, with a top-level mission to advance the safety, integrity, and efficiency of CO₂ storage.

Safety Integrity Efficiency
SRMS

CO₂ Storage Resources Committee (CSRC)

The SPE CO₂ Storage Resources Committee is responsible for matters related to estimating, classifying, categorizing, and reporting CO₂ storage resources in the context of the CO₂ Storage Resources Management System (SRMS).

Classification Reporting Standards

Uniquely Positioned to Lead

With over 30 years of experience in CO₂ injection for enhanced oil recovery (EOR), the petroleum industry possesses the core competencies to drive CCUS advancement.

Deep Expertise
Guiding the evaluation, selection, and management of CO₂ storage resources with decades of subsurface knowledge.
Proven Operations
Ensuring the safe and effective deployment of large-scale injection projects with rigorous standards.
Economic Synergy
Leveraging technical and economic advantages to reduce the energy sector's environmental footprint.
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