2 field trips are offered:  

Trip 1: CRC THUMS Production Island Tour 
Trip 2: Salton sea Geothermal Facilities Tour

Detailed information about the field trips can be found HERE. 

*Registration Required

More information is coming soon. 

Leaders in energy technology and planning will discuss the outlook for the energy industry in California and the Western Region.

Moderator: Anthony Kovscek, Professor, Starford University 

Panelists:

• Mark Nechodom, Senior Director of Science and Technology, Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) 
• Donald Paul, Executive Director of the Energy Institute, University of Southern California
• Hilary Petrizzo, Manager of Environmental, Social, Government, and Risk, Projeo Corporation

The CCUS I session focuses on advancing CCUS technologies. Key topics include CO2 storage capacity assessment in California, the integration of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) with CO2 storage to optimize ...

The Awards Luncheon will feature keynote address by the 2024 SPE President Terry Palisch and the presentation of Regional Awards to SPE’s best of the best by our SPE Western NA Regional Director Carlos Torres.

• Data Science and Engineering Analytics Award - Hewei Tang, University of Texas at Austin
• Reservoir Description and Dynamics - Jincai Chang, University of Southern California
• Regional Service Award - Michael Redburn, ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.
• Regional Service Award – Kelvin Abaa, Exponent

 

Leaders active in hydrogen projects will discuss emerging hydrogen exploration, generation, and business development in the Western Region.

Moderator:

Christine Ehlig-Economides - Professor and Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Chair, UH Petroleum Engineering

Panelists:                     
Angelina Galiteva, CEO of the ARCHES Hydrogen Hub                                 
Yuri Freedman, SoCalGas Senior Director of Business Development                                
Mothusi Pahl, Modern Hydrogen VP Business Development and Government Affairs                                
Douglas Wicks, ARPA-E Program Director Geologic Hydrogen at the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy                                

Ticketed Event: $50 Register HERE 

We invite you to secure your spot at the Networking Luncheon by registering on our online registration page. This is an exceptional opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces from the oil industry and forge valuable connections with emerging professionals in energy transition sectors such as geothermal, hydrogen, and carbon management. Don't miss out on the chance to expand your network and engage in impactful discussions that will shape the future of our industry. We welcome guests and friends.

The Luncheon will feature the following:

• Presentation by speaker Dr. Steve Cheung on the status and plans of the Energy Transition Study Group.
• Topical tables where attendees can engage in conversations about key aspects of energy transition, including but not limited to:
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Green Hydrogen Generation
  • Carbon Capture & Storage
  • The Future of Oil & Gas Production
• Lists of upcoming events in various energy industries.
• Buffet Lunch
• Raffle & Speed Networking Game with energy industry experts

This session considers exploration for natural hydrogen, hydrogen production from heavy oil, and subsurface hydrogen storage.