The Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering has named Bin Yuan, a Ph.D. student studying under MPGE assistant professor Rouzbeh Moghanloo, to serve as guest editor of their special issue, Formation Damage During Enhanced Gas and Liquid Recovery. As guest editor, Yuan coordinates with scientists and engineers from across the U.S., Australia, China and the […]
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Energy Department Funds New Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $29 million in funding for two projects at Sandia National Laboratories in Fallon, Nevada and the University of Utah in Milford for the establishment of a Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE), which will create an underground laboratory to conduct cutting-edge research on enhanced geothermal systems […]
Leading OU Research Group Develops New Model
The Reservoir Geomechanics and Seismicity Research Group, led by MPGE Professor and alumnus Ahmad Ghassemi, has developed the first horizontal well stimulation model that takes into account shale anisotropy. Other developments to occur with this area include 3D hydraulic fracture propagation and analysis of re-fracturing. 3D fracture simulation in Niobrara chalk
OU SPE Achieves Fundraising Goal for ATCE
As a part of OU’s new Thousand Strong campaign, OU SPE used the concept of crowdsourcing to raise funds for their trip to SPE’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) in Dubai this year. From July 25 until September 2, thirty-four donors contributed to total sum of $10,000. This money will be used to send sixteen students, partially-fully […]
Moghanloo Receives American Chemical Society Grant
Assistant Professor Rouzbeh Moghanloo recently received the American Chemical Society Doctoral New Investigator Grant with his project titled Non-equilibrium Effects of Fines Migration in Porous Media Saturated with Immiscible Fluids. The award of $178,000, spread over two years, supports the goals of the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund: To support fundamental research in the […]
SPE OKC Recognizes OU with Platinum Sponsorship
The SPE Oklahoma City Section will be hosting its first awards banquet to recognize the accomplishments of its members. In addition, they will be honoring the companies and institutions that have supported the work of SPE OKC through participation including volunteers, authors, speakers and donations. OU is proud to have been named as a Platinum Sponsor […]
New Laboratory Established
A new lab has been established by Assistant Professor Saeed Salehi at the Well Construction Technology Center (WCTC). The focus will be on optimization of drilling systems as well as advanced well construction themes. New equipment that includes HPHT cement consistometer, drilling simulator, drilling fluids dynamic filtration and lubricity have been set up to assist […]
Salehi Receives National Academy of Sciences Grant
Saeed Salehi, Assistant Professor, is recipient of an exploratory grant from National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The grant, totaling $394,000, is to conduct research on the role of human factors in drilling hazards and loss of well control incidents. Salehi will lead this 2-year project with collaborators from the National Institute for Risk and Resilience at OU and experts in […]
BP Awards Three Petroleum Engineering Scholars
With over 700 applicants for the first year of the new BP Scholars Program, BP was able to provide scholarships to seven OU students, including three from MPGE. Congratulations Jeffrey Calhoun, James Fross and Katherine Oransky! BP knows that today’s students are the future of the energy industry. That’s why they launched the BP Scholars Program, […]
A Report from the U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium
The American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) held their 50th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium in Houston, Texas, June 26-29. This was a special year for OU faculty and students in attendance because MPGE Professor Emeritus Jean-Claude Roegiers not only served as a keynote speaker but was recognized with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the field […]