German Section

On the Intersection of Production Technology, Geothermal Energy, and Data Science

Distinguished Lecturer : Pejman Shoeibi Omrani (TNO) On the Intersection of Production Technology, Geothermal Energy, and Data Science Abstract: Geothermal energy has the potential to play a critical role in decarbonizing energy systems by providing reliable baseload heating and power. However, production and operational challenges such as injectivity decline, artificial lift failures, and flow assurance issues like scaling and corrosion, which are very common in petroleum systems, can compromise efficiency and increase costs. Reactive approaches to these issues often result in higher operational expenditures (OPEX) and hinder the broader adoption of geothermal systems. The industry is increasingly leveraging advancements in data acquisition and data science to enhance operational efficiency. By integrating monitoring data with unstructured information, decision support tools can be developed to proactively address challenges and optimize performance. Drawing lessons from the petroleum sector, this lecture provides examples on geothermal operational challenges with a special focus on electrical submersible pumps and integrating digital tools and models to improve the production and operation. This presentation bridges geothermal energy operation, data science, and production technologies to offer insights relevant to both geothermal and petroleum sectors. Biography: Pejman is a top senior scientist, leads TNO's Production Optimization and AI teams in the energy transition unit. With almost 15 years of experience, he pioneers digital technologies in geo-energy systems, flow assurance, and data-driven decision support for real-time production enhancement across sectors like oil and gas and geothermal energy. Notably, Pejman leads national, European and international projects, collaborating with several energy companies. Pursuing a Ph.D. at Wageningen University, Pejman holds a Master's degree from Delft University of Technology, with over 20 publications and prestigious awards. His awards include winning the AInnovation competition in 2023, candidate for best researcher in 2015 and 2017. He actively engages in community service and holds key roles in SPE international (chair of production optimization workshop, committee member of ATCE, offshore Europe, geothermal workshop), SPE Netherlands (digital officer) and Energy Reinvented Community (digital energy lead).

Carbon Storage Risks and Costs: Busting Perceptions & Myths

Distinguished Lecturer : Diego Vazquez Anzola ( APES- Energy Evolution ) Carbon Storage Risks and Costs: Busting Perceptions & Myths Date: 9 June 2026 17:00: Social hour with Snacks 18:00-19:00: Distinguished Lecture: Diego Vazquez Anzola Location: BVEG, Schiffgraben 47, 30175 Hannover, Germany Free participation for SPE members 30€ non-members Please use the RSVP button below to register (registration is mandatory) Abstract: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has historically faced challenges in achieving commercial-scale success across various regions globally. The conversation often circles back to pervasive beliefs regarding CCS, namely the assertion that it is excessively risky and costly. This presentation highlights a range of successful global CCS projects and the diverse business strategies they employ, some of which operate independently of governmental subsidies or carbon pricing. The adequate and proportionate understanding of the role of Geological CO2 Storage Regulations and Technical Standards is highlighted, as they are frequently perceived as the primary enablers of the CCS industry. This lecture will explore the crucial importance of selecting suitable geological sites for CO2 storage. It will also address operational challenges in managing fluids with unique thermodynamic properties and examine how existing legacy wells, whether repurposed or not, can affect the risk and cost aspects of CO2 storage projects. Adequate site selection, operational considerations and the impact of legacy wells are essential aspects associated with successful implementation of CCS at scale. Furthermore, the discussion concludes with reflections on Value generation beyond direct economic revenue, highlighting scalability and maturation time as key performance indicators for CO2 storage projects. Biography: With two decades of energy sector experience, Diego has worked on diverse projects, from hydrocarbon exploration to carbon capture and storage (CCS) and sustainable energy solutions. Diego's portfolio includes significant involvement in prominent commercial CCS projects like Northern Lights (Norway), Aramis and Porthos (Netherlands), Endurance (UK), Gorgon (Australia), Prinos (Greece), Lang-Lebah (Malaysia), Arthit (Thailand), and DongHae (South Korea). Diego specializes in translating CO2 storage regulations into detailed operational plans. Diego’s consulting company collaborates with organizations like Halliburton or SLB, and he is an Advisory Board Member for a New York-listed startup focused on optimizing CC(U)S costs.

GS-SPE Annual meeting

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