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8:15 AM

Welcome Remarks and Keynote Session

Waterway 5
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM
8:15 AM Welcome Remarks
D. Riestenberg* (Advanced Resources International, Inc.)
8:25 AM Keynote: Climate Relevant CO2 Storage: Now and into the Future
S. Krevor* (Department of Earth Science & Engineering, Imperial College London)
9:00 AM

Theme 1: CO₂ Capture

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Design and Performance of MOF-Based Hydrophobic Structured Sorbents for Direct Air Capture of CO2
G. Rim*, G. S. Day, Z. Liu and J. Yang (Aramco Americas)

Theme 3: Commercial and Regulatory Considerations

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM The Regulation Ready Map Tool: How Ready Is Your State for Geologic Carbon Sequestration?
D. M. Kingham*1, W. Gallin2, C. Niamike1, S. Bhattacharya1, N. Goodkind1 and T. McGuire1 (1. GSI Environmental Inc.; 2. Washington Geological Survey)
9:00 AM Unlocking the Value of CCS through Stacked Credit and Commodity Scenarios | Ethanol, BECCS, Direct Air Capture, Low-Carbon Energy and CO2-EOR
G. Bain* (Enverus)
9:00 AM The Impact of Government Regulation on Provincial Carbon Emission Patterns and CCUS Deployment Potential in China
H. CI, C. Li*, Z. Lv, Y. Liang, C. Guo and Q. He (Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences)
9:00 AM Automating Compliance of Class VI Permits Using Neuro-Symbolic AI
A. Shvilpe*, E. Redmond, H. Eggert, R. Ignazio and C. Stumpf (ClassVI.ai)
9:00 AM How Do We Initiate CCUS Dialogue With Stakeholders? Navigating Communication in a Complex Sociopolitical Landscape
R. E. Lim*, R. Avance, A. Peprah and M. Mascari (Oklahoma State University)
9:00 AM Incorporating Subsurface Risk into the Valuation of Ethanol CCS Projects: A Comparison of Effective Monetary Value and Net Present Value
A. Seitchik* (Battelle Carbon Services)

Theme 2: CO₂ Transportation

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM A Thermodynamic Assessment of the Cabiúnas-São Tomé CCS Pilot Project
A. Falcão1, A. de Souza2, A. K. da Silva1 and J. R. Barbosa*3 (1. Federal University of Santa Catarina; 2. Petrobras; 3. LSU)
9:00 AM SimCCSoffshore: An Enhanced CO2 Transport Network Model for Integrating Offshore Storage with Onshore Emission Sources
B. Ahmmed* (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
9:00 AM InSAR for Pipeline Geohazard Management: The Snam Case Study
C. Lucente* (TRE Altamira)

Theme 6: Site-focused Characterization

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Employing NMR to Quantify Porosity Changes and Surface Relaxivity for CCUS Carbon Mineralization Applications
M. J. Dick*1, D. Veselinovic1, S. Kelly2, O. Terry2, Z. Kou2, T. Shen2, J. Howard3 and J. Tielke2 (1. Green Imaging Technologies; 2. Columbia University; 3. DigiM Solution LLC)
9:00 AM Optimization of CO2 Injector Completion and Start Up Policy Based on Integration of Field Testing, Lab Data and Detailed Reservoir Modeling
M. J. Aikman* (ADNOC)
9:00 AM Geomechanical Alterations of Reservoir and Crystalline Rocks under Supercritical CO2 Injection : Experimental Insights for Reservoir Management and Energy Generation
F. Noija*, A. Shabdirova and R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Sealing Potential of Mass-Transport Deposits in the Paraná Basin for Carbon Storage
L. A. Larroza* (Universidade Federal do Paraná)
9:00 AM A Study on the Competitive Sorption Behavior of Aqueous Methane and Carbon Dioxide on Coal in Subsaturated Conditions
T. Brown*1, G. A. Myers1, J. Pope2, J. Flynn1, C. Morgan1 and T. Herrera1 (1. Gas Sensing Technology Corporation dba WellDog; 2. Carbon GeoCapture)
9:00 AM Temperature and Flow-Rate Controls on CO2-Induced Porosity and Permeability Alterations in Carbonates: Insights for CO2 Storage and Enhanced Recovery
A. Shabdirova, M. Abdalla and R. Okoroafor* (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Quantification of Pressure-Dependent Fluid Invasion in Complex Mafic Microstructures for Carbon Mineralization and In Situ Metals Recovery
O. Terry*1, T. Shen1, M. J. Dick2, D. Veselinovic2, Q. R. Miller3, T. Schaef3 and S. Kelly1 (1. Columbia University; 2. Green Imagining; 3. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
9:00 AM Impact of Subsurface Setting on CO2 Storage Leakage Risk: Implications for Financial Responsibility and the Insurance Industry
A. Pelayo*1, S. Hovorka1, S. Bakhshian2 and S. A. Hosseini1 (1. The University of Texas at Austin; 2. Rice University)
9:00 AM From Subsurface to System: Offshore CCS Development for the Northeastern U.S. Atlantic Shelf
N. Gupta*1, J. Sminchak1, S. Skopec1, B. Petras1, J. Albert2, J. Schmelz3 and D. Brinley4 (1. Battelle; 2. Entr, part of Aker Solutions; 3. Rutgers; 4. TRC Companies)

Theme 5: Regional Characterization

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Techno-Economic Assessment of CO2 Storage in Basalt
B. Brunsvik*1, M. Velasco Lozano1, A. P. Indro2, M. Mehana1, R. Pawar1 and B. Chen1 (1. Los Alamos National Lab; 2. Heriot-Watt University)
9:00 AM Breaking the Depth Barrier: Exploring CO2 Storage Potential in Ultra-Deep Evaporites of the Campos Basin
R. Barili da Cunha*1, D. Cardoso1, L. Genro1, E. Guzman1, G. Haddad1, A. Rodrigues2, C. Lovato Melo1 and R. Iglesias1 (1. PUCRS; 2. UFRGS)
9:00 AM Assessment of CO2 Storage Potentials and Long-Term Containment Risk in the Australian Cooper Basin
S. M. Rijiya*, N. Thomas, V. Towoju, J. Hlavac, Q. Kalu, A. Elshennawey and A. Trinh (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Airborne Geophysics: A Powerful Tool for Regional CCUS Recognition, from Orphan Well Detection to Fractures in Mafic and Ultramafic Rocks
M. A. Nieto*1, D. Griffith1 and B. Cathey2 (1. Xcalibur Smart Mapping; 2. Earthfield Technology)
9:00 AM Evaluating The Tonkawa Sandstone As a CO2 Storage Reservoir in Oklahoma: Geological Insights and Site Characterization
D. Sapardina*, F. Suriamin and N. Hayman (Oklahoma Geological Survey)

Theme 4: Enhanced Oil Recovery and Other CO₂ Utilization

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Techno-Economic Modeling and Comparative Assessment of CO2-Enhanced Oil Recovery and Chemical Utilization Pathways
V. K. Sharma*, G. S. Bean and M. P. Harold (University of Houston)
9:00 AM A New Utilization of CO2 as Cushion Gas for Synergistic Geological Sequestration in Underground Gas StorageUGS-CCS）
l. mi* (sinopec)
9:00 AM A Comprehensive Review of Coupled CO2 Storage and Geothermal Energy Recovery Systems
A. Bigdeli* (Universidade Estadual de Campinas)
9:00 AM Spatio–Temporal Disentanglement Framework for Knowledge Transfer Between CO2-EOR and CO2 Storage
J. Cornelio*1, W. Zhao1, J. Mao2, A. J. Ghahfarokhi2 and B. Jafarpour1 (1. University of Southern California; 2. Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
9:00 AM Exploration of Carbon Storage Capacity of Wyoming Powder River Basin Coal: An Unconventional Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Lithology
C. Morgan1, G. A. Myers*1, T. Brown1, J. Flynn1, T. Herrera1 and J. Pope2 (1. Gas Sensing Technology Corp. dba WellDog; 2. Carbon GeoCapture)
9:20 AM

Theme 6: Characterization of Non-Saline Aquifers

Waterway 5
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Session Chairs: Ariel Bennett, Heather Quevedo
9:25 AM Experimental Investigation of Secondary Mineral Formation During CO2 Basalt Interaction Under Reservoir Conditions
E. A. Appiah*1, S. Wang2, E. A. Owusu1, J. Simmons2, X. Ge2, J. Wu2 and X. Ma1 (1. New mexico institute of mining and Technology; 2. Petroleum Recovery Research Center)
9:45 AM Comparative Assessment of CO2 Mineralization in Mafic and Ultramafic Rocks under Simulated Subsurface Conditions
A. Isah* and R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)
10:05 AM Quantifying Forsterite Dissolution Under Water-Saturated CO2 Flow: Implications for Engineered Carbon Mineralisation
M. Saleh*, N. Darraj, M. Trusler and S. Krevor (Imperial College London)

Theme 4: Novel Ideas Related to CO₂ EOR and Storage

Waterway 6 & 7
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Session Chairs: Mohamed Mehana, Carlos Fonseca Rivera
9:25 AM Sand Tank Visualization of the Effect of CO2 Microbubble Injection on Plume Migration and Trapping
H. Ni*1, R. Okuno1 and D. Tang2 (1. The University of Texas at Austin; 2. CO2CRC Limited)
9:45 AM Mixed CO2 and H2S Injection into a Partially Depleted Giant Gas Condensate Field to Enable High Amounts of CO2 Sequestration and Enhancement to Hydrocarbon Recovery
M. J. Aikman* (ADNOC)
10:05 AM Downhole Reservoir Raman System for Pre-, Peri-, and Post-Injection Characterization of Wellbores during a Sequestration Field Trial in Abandoned Coal Bed Methane Wells in the Powder River Basin
G. A. Myers*1, T. Herrera1, T. Brown1, M. Thomas1, M. Haddenham2 and J. Pope2 (1. Gas Sensing Technology Corporation dba WellDog; 2. Carbon GeoCapture Corporation)

Theme 7: Case Studies in Subsurface Modeling: Geomechanics, Pressure Buildup, and CO₂ Storage Optimization

Waterway 8
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Session Chairs: Scott Singleton, Erkan Ay
9:25 AM Characterizing Commercial-Scale CO2 Storage Potential of Onshore Fluvial Reservoirs in a Seismically Active Forearc Basin, Cook Inlet, Alaska
R. Ness*1, M. Wallace1, L. Fritz1, F. Paskvan2, W. Peck3, B. Fossum3 and M. Belowich4 (1. Advanced Resources International, Inc.; 2. Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks; 3. Univ. of North Dakota; 4. Self Employeed)
9:45 AM CO2 Injection Pressure Buildup and its Implications for Plume Propagation: A Case Study in the Middle East
M. Valderrama and A. Ghamdi* (Saudi Aramco)
10:05 AM Optimizing CO2 Storage in a Heterogeneous Depleted Gas Reservoir: A Case Study from the Evetts Site-Permian Basin
M. Okyere Williams*1, W. Ampomah1, N. Sibaweihi2, A. Amosu2 and R. Dupree3 (1. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; 2. Petroleum Recovery Research Center, Socorro, New Mexico, USA; 3. Omnia Midstream Partners)
10:55 AM

Panel Session: Behind the Approvals: Real-World Lessons from Class VI Permit Holders

Waterway 5
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Moderator Stephanie Nwoko
10:55 AM Panelist
A. Raad* (ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions)
10:55 AM Panelist
C. R. Stevens* (Harvestone Low Carbon Partners)
10:55 AM Panelist
T. Hurst* (Carbon TerraVault)
10:55 AM Panelist
N. Robinson* (Sempra Infrastructure)

Theme 7: AI Applications in CCS Modeling

Waterway 8
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Session Chairs: Victor Parra, Seyyed Hosseini
11:00 AM Integrated Reduced-Order Modeling and Reinforcement Learning for Intelligent Geological Carbon Storage Management: A Real-Time Optimization Framework for Complex 3D Heterogeneous Reservoirs
T. Yehia1, Y. Falola*2, I. Eloghosa3, g. Nair2, J. Toms2 and N. Meehan1 (1. TEXAS A&M UNINVERSITY; 2. Halliburton; 3. Louisiana State University)
11:20 AM Benchmarking Advanced Graph Neural Networks for CO2 Migration in Complex Geological Formations
R. S. Luna1, T. H. Coelho1, R. M. Velho1, A. M. Cortes1, R. N. Elias1, A. G. Evsukoff1, F. A. Rochinha1, M. Araya*2, H. Gross2 and A. L. Coutinho1 (1. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; 2. TotalEnergies)
11:40 AM A Hybrid CNN–PINN and Molecular Dynamics Framework for Predicting Capillary Heterogeneity in Geological CO2 Storage
S. Khandoozi* and M. Soltanian (University of Cincinnati)

Theme 5: Regional Updates

Waterway 6 & 7
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Session Chairs: Abouzar Mirzaei Paiaman, Friso Veenstra
11:00 AM Toward an Integrated, Multi-Use Future for Illinois Basin Subsurface Resources
N. D. Webb*, N. Grigsby, S. M. Frailey and D. C. Willette (Illinois State Geological Survey)
11:20 AM Basin Oriented Strategy for Deployment of CO2 Enhanced Coalbed Methane Technology in the Black Warrior Basin, Alabama
M. Cuilik*, A. Oudinot and G. Koperna (Advanced Resources International, Inc.)
11:40 AM Variabilities in Rock Quality in the Frio Formation, Onshore Texas, USA: Implications for CO2 Storage and Reservoir Injectivity
C. Uroza*, S. Bhattacharya and S. Hovorka (BEG, University of Texas)
1:35 PM

Theme 4: CO₂-EOR Value and Policy Implications

Waterway 5
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Gregor Baechle, Diana Khandilyan
1:40 PM Economic and Regulatory Impacts of the 2025 OBBBA Act on CO2-EOR and Class VI Storage Deployment in the United States
P. Piriyathanasak* and J. Agudelo (Welligence Energy Analystics)
2:00 PM New Carbon Insights into Old Dog Reservoirs: Life-Cycle Assessment on Global 140+ CO2 EOR Projects
B. Ren*1, J. Liang2, m. jabbar2 and F. Ramadan1 (1. Aramco Americas; 2. Aramco)
2:20 PM The Role of Carbon Dioxide Storage with Enhanced Oil Recovery in Climate Change Mitigation
S. Krevor*, N. Darraj and M. Blunt (Imperial College London)
2:40 PM Quantifying the Value Proposition of CO2 Storage and Domestic Oil Production in the U.S. using CO2 EOR
M. Wallace*, G. Koperna and D. Riestenberg (Advanced Resources International)

Theme 7: AI-Enhanced Subsurface Modeling and Seismic Data Integration for CO₂ Storage

Waterway 6 & 7
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Hema Siriwardane, Seyyed Hosseini
1:40 PM Probabilistic Subsurface Fracture Network Modeling with Embedded Uncertainty Quantification using Field-Scale Microseismic Data
A. Kumar*1, W. Harbert2, E. M. Myshakin2 and H. Siriwardane2 (1. Battelle; 2. National Energy Technology Laboratory)
2:00 PM Deep Learning-Based Prediction of CO2 Plume Migration Dynamics from Sparse Seismic Monitoring Data
A. Rustamov*, Y. Liu and B. Jafarpour (University of Southern California)
2:20 PM Super-Resolution Deep Learning for Fine-Scale Prediction of CO2 Plume Migration in Saline Aquifers
A. Bhuiyan*, Z. Qin, J. Cornelio and B. Jafarpour (University of Southern California)
2:40 PM Uncertainty Reduction in Subsurface Carbon Storage Modeling through Data Assimilation of Seismic-Inverted CO2 Maps
M. Velasco Lozano*1, B. Chen1, Z. Ma2 and R. Pawar1 (1. Los Alamos National Laboratory; 2. New Mexico Tech)

Special Session: Latin America

Waterway 8
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Jorge Barrios, Uday Tare
1:40 PM Prefeasibility of CO2 Utilization for Enhanced Coalbed Methane Recovery Coupled with Geological Storage in Colombia
J. A. Caicedo Avellaneda1, G. Maya1, K. M. Colmenares Vargas1, W. Agudelo Zambrano1, N. R. Moreno1, H. Buitrago2, A. Alvarez3, F. Yatte3 and L. Santos*3 (1. Ecopetrol S.A.; 2. National Hydrocarbons Agency; 3. Computer Modelling Group)
2:00 PM Confining System Evaluation and Site Characterization for CO2 Storage in the Paraná Basin, Brazil
N. Weber*, J. Sousa, A. Vettorazzi, P. Jackson, L. Pacheco and C. Machado Neto (Manaca CCS)
2:20 PM Integrated Modeling of CO2 Sequestration and Enhanced Coalbed Methane Recovery in Colombia
J. A. Caicedo Avellaneda1, G. Maya1, M. Ruiz2, J. Gutierrez2, M. Santos2, H. Buitrago3, A. Alvarez4, F. Yatte4 and L. Santos*4 (1. Ecopetrol S.A.; 2. TIP Colombia; 3. National Hydrocarbons Agency ANH; 4. Computer Modelling Group)
2:40 PM Results of a New CO2 EOR Project in Colombia 18 Years after its Last Application
J. A. Sáchica*, H. Cubillos, H. Ramos, F. Torres, C. Medina and A. Cipagauta (Ecopetrol)
3:35 PM

Theme 9: Seismic and Non-Seismic Monitoring

Waterway 5
3:35 PM – 5:00 PM
Session Chairs: Patricia Montoya, Michel Verliac
3:40 PM Optimization of Ultra Sparse Acquisition and Advanced 4D Imaging for Monitoring of the Sleipner CO2 Plume
F. Oggioni*, M. Ledger, S. Hou, S. Hollingworth and F. Barracano (Viridien)
4:00 PM Evaluation of Seismic Survey Design Utilizing Dynamic Reservoir Modeling Outputs for CCUS
J. Wolpert*, M. Evans, A. Gunnell, S. Raziperchikolaee and A. Seitchik (Battelle Carbon Services)
4:20 PM Toward Real-Time Semi-Continuous Monitoring of Geological CO2 Storage: Field Tests at the CMC-CaMI Field Research Station
M. Macquet*, B. Kolkman-Quinn, D. Drolet, J. Cooper and D. Lawton (Carbon management Canada)
4:40 PM Recent Collaborations and Innovations to Demonstrate Next-Generation Techniques for Monitoring Subsurface Carbon Storage
T. L. Richards*, K. McBride, J. Hunt, A. Livers-Douglas, C. Olsen and K. Connors (University of North Dakota)

Theme 5: Site Screening Methods and New Tools

Waterway 6 & 7
3:35 PM – 5:00 PM
Session Chairs: Victor Parra, Ariel Bennett
3:40 PM AI Infrastructure and CO2 Storage: Managing Geologic Risks for Low-Carbon Solutions
S. Taleb*, A. Feigenbaum and A. Prifti (Black and Veatch)
4:40 PM Subsurface Risk Assessment Workflow for CO2 Storage in Saline Aquifer Site Screening: Case Study from the New York Appalachian Basin
P. Brennan* and K. Gunderson (Projeo Corporation)

Theme 1: CO₂ Capture Technologies

Waterway 8
3:35 PM – 5:00 PM
Session Chairs: Fabio Bordeaux Rego, Katerina Yared
3:40 PM Invited Speaker
M. Cyffka* (Airmyne)
4:00 PM Enhancing DAC Efficiency through Early Collaboration with Water Utilities and an Integrated Automation Approach
M. Yegnaraman* (Carollo Engineers)
4:20 PM CO2 Capture Technology – Overview and Learnings
E. Covington*, R. Finnan and M. Sweeney (Pelican Energy Consultants)
4:40 PM The Importance of Fuel Specific Pilot Scale Combustion Testing to Understand Impacts on Point Source Carbon Capture System Performance
T. Snyder, J. Hamling* and J. Stanislowski (EERC)
8:15 AM

Keynote Presentation

Waterway 5
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
8:15 AM Progress with Pragmatism: Operationalizing Sustainability Goals
A. Anderson Book* (Baker Hughes)
9:00 AM

Theme 7: Subsurface Modelling

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Optimized Numerical Modeling of Boundary Conditions for Geological CO2 Storage
R. Ramadhan* and S. A. Hosseini (The University of Texas at Austin)
9:00 AM Implications of Permeability Reduction from Fines Migration and Injectivity Loss during CO2 Injection: 2D CFD-DEM Study
A. Dash*, F. Gong, S. Bakhshian and J. Morgan (Rice University)
9:00 AM Experimental Study of the Geochemical and Mineralogical Changes in the Woodford Caprock Exposed to Carbon Dioxide Saturated Brine
K. Boateng*1, H. Rahnema1, W. Ampomah2, A. Ayensigna1, E. Agyei1 and G. Akpabli1 (1. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; 2. Petroleum Recovery Research Center)
9:00 AM Identifying Channelized Aquifer Architecture for CO2 Geological Storage Using Geostatistics and Deep Generative Models
F. Moeini* and M. Soltanian (University of Cincinnati)
9:00 AM Knowledge-Informed Data Enhancement for Surrogate Modeling and Data Assimilation in Geological Carbon Storage
N. Wang* (Heriot-Watt University)
9:00 AM Early-Time Fracture Risk Prediction in Saline Aquifer with Machine Learning Driven Digital Twins
A. O. Badejo*, L. Sekar and R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Limitations of Pressure-Based AoR Delineation Techniques under Pre-Injection Hydrostatic Equilibrium Conditions between Storage Zone and USDW
M. Zulqarnain*, M. Valluri, A. Duguid and M. Godec (Advanced Resources International)
9:00 AM Limits of Simplification: Comparing 3D Reservoir Simulations and 1D Analytical Models for Pressure-Based AoR Assessment in Geological CO2 Storage
M. Meyer*, M. Zulqarnain, D. Riestenberg and M. Valluri (Advanced Resources International)
9:00 AM Optimizing Long-Term Geological Carbon Storage Stability via Deep Learning-Assisted Particle Swarm Optimization
G. Ren, O. Akinyede* and S. Misra (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Mechanistic Insights into Capillary Heterogeneity and its Role in CO2 Plume Confinement in Saline Aquifers
E. Ofosu and A. Khanal* (University of Tulsa)

Theme 9: Testing and Monitoring

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM “Model–Map–Monitor”: Targeted Risk-Based Monitoring of CO2 Migration
P. Arumugam*, A. Bump and S. Hovorka (UT Austin)
9:00 AM Enhancing Injection Capacity Forecasting for Carbon Removal through End-of-Life Organic Waste Management: Insights from a Case Study
z. zhai*1, Y. Panchal1, A. Ovalle1, D. Cross1, E. Tillero1, I. Mohamed2 and o. sameh2 (1. vaulted deep; 2. Advantek Waste Management Services LLC)
9:00 AM Carbon-14 Biogenic Content Measurement for Quantifying CO2 Emissions and Removals (CCUS)
J. Ballasi and C. Ackley* (SGS Beta)
9:00 AM Integrating 4D Seismic Monitoring Images into a Dynamic Simulation Model for Sleipner CCUS History Matching and Uncertainty Analysis
R. Solatpour*1, P. Harris2 and G. S. Oliveira1 (1. Computer Modelling Group (CMG); 2. Sharp Reflections)
9:00 AM Pressure Transient Analysis: Integrating Extended Falloff Data to Confirm Radial Composite Behavior in a Class VI CCUS Injection Well
A. Klingensmith* (GeostockSandia)
9:00 AM Digital Solutions for Large Volume CO2 Characterization, Testing and Monitoring Data
J. B. Kozman* (Katalyst Data Management)
9:00 AM Statistical Methods for Verifying Conformance of Soil Gas Results in Carbon Storage Projects
J. Hunt*, N. Azzolina and T. L. Richards (University of North Dakota)
9:00 AM Illinois Basin – Decatur Project: Deep Fluid Monitoring Program
A. Iranmanesh*, R. A. Locke and B. T. Wimmer (University of Illinois)
9:00 AM CO2 Sequestration Enhancement: Injecting Micronized Magnesium Rich Silicates with Supercritical CO2 into Saline Aquifers
S. Saadat* and M. Mokhtari (University of Louisiana Lafayette)

Theme 8: Well Design and Integrity

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Standardized Framework for Evaluating the Re-Use of Downhole Legacy Infrastructure from a Project Decision-Making Perspective
H. Costeno Enriquez* and A. Trejo (SLB)
9:00 AM Classification and Calibration of Legacy Well Risks for CO2 Storage in the Gulf Coast Basin
J. Ali* and A. Bump (The University of Texas at Austin)
9:00 AM CO2 Worst-Case Discharge Scenario – Well Survivability of Existing Casing Systems under CO2 Discharge Conditions
R. Trevisan*, A. McSpadden and J. Howard (Altus Well Experts)
9:00 AM Compositional Steady-State and Transient Wellbore Flow Dynamics of CO2 Injection Systems
S. Mondal* and R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Quantifying the Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Carbon Dioxide Disposal in Saline Aquifers
L. Sierra* (LINQX)

Theme 10: Operational Results

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Spatio-Temporal Deep Learning for Prediction and Data Assimilation in the Quest CCS Project
J. Cornelio* and B. Jafarpour (University of Southern California)

Latin America

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Launching a BECCS Project in Brazil: Developing a Low-Carbon Energy Complex from Sugarcane Biomass
C. Lovato Melo1, L. B. Silva2, V. J. dos Santos1, D. Cardoso1, J. T. Zielinski*1, F. d. Albano1, F. Dalla Vecchia1, F. Galbiati2 and D. Michelon2 (1. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul; 2. ENEVA)
9:20 AM

Theme 5: CO₂-EOR and Unconventional CO₂ Storage

Waterway 6 & 7
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Session Chairs: Carlos Uroza, David Hume
9:25 AM Nationwide Characterization of U.S. Underground Natural Gas Storage Sites for CO2 Sequestration under Full Conversion and Cushion Gas Replacement Scenarios
A. Mirzaei Paiaman* (The University of Texas at Austin)
9:45 AM Implications of Geochemical Alteration (Mineralization, Precipitation, and Dissolution) on Relative Permeability of the CO2 Brine Rock System for Long Term CO2 Storage and Monitoring in the Silurian Dolomite Formation, Permian Basin
G. C. Thakur*1, M. Khan1, b. mcpherson2 and S. Siddiqui1 (1. University of Houston; 2. University of Utah)
10:05 AM Access-Constrained Deployment of CO2 Mineralization in Serpentinized Mafic and Ultramafic Rocks in the United States: A Source-to-Sink Assessment
R. A. Gil Egui* (University of Texas at Austin)

Theme 3: Carbon Storage Economics and Financial Assurance

Waterway 8
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Session Chairs: Ross Harrison, Manoj Valluri
9:25 AM 45Q Parity, Stacked Storage, and the GHGRP Verification Gap: LCA-based Economic Framework for CO2-EOR with a U.S. Gulf Coast Example
R. A. Gil Egui* and V. Nuñez-Lopez (University of Texas at Austin)
9:45 AM From Compliance to Coverage: Technical Best Practices for 45Q Recapture Insurance in CCS Projects
J. W. Eleson, R. Hares, H. Brett*, A. Moore, E. Mitchell and R. Hussaina (Sproule ERCE)
10:05 AM Why, When, and How Should You Insure Your CCS Project?
P. D. CARRAGHER*1 and W. Kost2 (1. Rose & Asociates LLP; 2. Marsh USA LLC)

Theme 10: Operational Results

Waterway 5
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Session Chairs: Heather Quevedo, Scott Singleton
9:25 AM Habshan CCUS: Engineering Carbon into Value
A. Al Marzouqi* (ADNOC)
9:45 AM Overview of Impacts of the Carbon Utilization and Storage Partnership of the Western U.S.
R. S. Balch*1, b. mcpherson2, M. Cather1, K. El-Kaseeh1 and j. Raney1 (1. New Mexico Tech; 2. University of Utah)
10:05 AM Novel Low Surface Pressure Gas-Liquid Co-Injection Process Demonstrates Short Term Gas Storage in Field Pilot Project
S. L. Scott*, G. Pospisil and B. Moore (EOR ETC LLC)
10:55 AM

Panel Session: CCUS Investment Realities

Waterway 5
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Moderator Melissa Northcott
10:55 AM Panelist
A. Ross* (Mote)
10:55 AM Panelist
D. Cook* (Gulf Coast Sequestration)
10:55 AM Panelist
S. Saltzer* (Stanford Center for Carbon Storage)
10:55 AM Panelist
J. Minervini* (American Petroleum Institute (API))

Theme 6: Geochemistry Rock/Brine Interaction

Waterway 8
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Session Chairs: Joel Le Calvez, Understanding Aikulola
11:00 AM Geochemical and Mechanical Response of Partially Saturated Sandstone and Chalk Reservoir Rocks to CO2 Gas Injection: Implications for Seismic Monitoring
F. Amour*1, C. Ferreira1, A. Mamonov1, D. Chandra2, A. Barnhoorn3 and H. Nick1 (1. DTU Offshore; 2. NTNU; 3. TU Delft)
11:20 AM Designing Injection to Steer Geochemistry: Impacts on Injectivity, Porosity, and Integrity in Deep Saline Aquifers
S. Eyitayo* (Texas Tech University)
11:40 AM Long-Term Evolution of Elastic Moduli During CO2–Brine–Rock Interaction in Quartz-Rich Saline Aquifer Sandstone
G. FIRDAUS* (Chevron)

Theme 4: Dual-Objective EOR Technologies

Waterway 6 & 7
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Session Chairs: Parveen Sachdeva, Deniz Paker
11:00 AM Gas-Assisted Gravity Drainage (GAGD) – A Novel Process to Enhance Storage During EOR
D. N. Rao, B. Saikia and J. R. Barbosa* (Louisiana State University)
11:20 AM The Potential for “Unintentional” Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery in a Depleted Fractured Reservoir in the Appalachian Basin
J. Sminchak*, J. Hershberger, B. Petras and N. Gupta (Battelle)
11:40 AM Biomass-Derived Vectors for Carbon Storage and Enhanced Oil Recovery in the Permian Basin
J. Radovic*1, R. Silva2 and S. Larter3 (1. University of Houston; 2. Lysis Logic Scientific Inc.; 3. University of Calgary)
1:35 PM

Theme 3: Regulatory and Pore Space Considerations and Best Practices

Waterway 5
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Ross Harrison, Manoj Valluri
1:35 PM Competitive Landscape for Pores Space and Injection Reservoirs: Current Regulatory Concerns and Challenges for Pressure and Plume Management
D. Gallagher*, D. J. Collins; PG and A. Klingensmith (Geostock Sandia, LLC)
1:55 PM Comparative Analysis of Statutory and Regulatory Frameworks for Geologic Carbon Sequestration
S. Blumsack*, M. Helbing, H. Wiseman, S. Yu, F. Bakhtiyorova and B. Amspacher (Penn State University)
2:15 PM Standards as Drivers to Support Advancing CCUS
J. Roueche*, J. Minervini and J. Strickler (API)
2:35 PM Advantages and Challenges of Injectivity Testing in CO2 Storage Projects: Technical and Regulatory Insights from Permit Reviews in EPA Region 5 and Primacy States
S. Raziperchikolaee* and S. Indriati (Battelle)

Theme 9: Tools and Techniques for Leakage Detection and Quantification

Waterway 6 & 7
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Jorge Barrios, Michel Verliac
1:40 PM The Critical Role of Monitoring in Subsea Carbon Capture and Storage
W. Ruf* (Sonardyne Incorporated)
2:00 PM Environmental Compliance Considerations for Class VI UIC CCUS Projects: Baseline and Beyond
G. Iltis*, L. Alpert and G. Schnaar (Daniel B Stephens and Assoc.)
2:20 PM A Hybrid Monitoring Framework for Identifying Leaks in CCUS Pipelines Using Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion
A. V. Mehta*, K. Sonawane, U. Biradar, D. Chauhan, P. Saini, S. Bordoloi and V. Di Filippo (Baker Hughes)
2:40 PM What Are the Trends? Review of Environmental Testing and Monitoring Plans for UIC Class VI Carbon Dioxide Storage Sites in the United States
C. Niamike*1, D. M. Kingham1, T. McGuire1, L. Molofsky1, C. Powell1, S. Bhattacharya1, V. Ng1 and E. Cadena2 (1. GSI Environmental Inc.; 2. Rice University)

Theme 7: Multi-Physics Simulations for CO₂ Injection, Reactivity, and Reservoir Integrity

Waterway 8
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Cenk Temizel, Joel Le Calvez
1:40 PM Geomechanical Simulation of CO2 Injection in Fractured Granite Formations at the St John’s Dome (SJD): A Dual-Permeability Coupled Modeling Approach
J. M. Adjimah*1, W. Ampomah2, N. Sibaweihi2 and A. Abdul-Malik1 (1. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; 2. Petroleum Recovery Research Center)
2:00 PM Modeling CO2 Injectivity and Mineral Precipitation Dynamics: An Integrated Thermo-Hydro-Chemical Approach
M. Chhipa*, T. Elsayed and R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)
2:20 PM A Fully Coupled Physics-Based Pressure-Temperature Profile Model for Steady-State CO2 Injection Wells
l. zhao*1 and w. xingru2 (1. CNPC USA; 2. University of Oklahoma)
2:40 PM Integrated Surface-Subsurface Simulations of CO2 Storage: The Impact of Impurity
S. Bakhshian*, K. Tytler and A. MAZLAN (RICE UNIVERSITY)
3:35 PM

Theme 2: CO₂ Transportation

Waterway 8
3:35 PM – 5:00 PM
Session Chairs: Katerina Yared, Bo Ren
3:40 PM Evaluation of Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steels Under CO2/CO/H2O Environments
Z. Belarbi*, C. S. Witharamage, K. Rozman and D. E. Alman (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
4:00 PM CCUS Potential In New Mexico: Technical and Economic Feasibility of Storage and Enhanced Oil Recovery
E. A. Owusu*1, M. Ma1, W. Ampomah1, S. Esmaeilpour1, G. El-kaseeh1, R. Czarnota1, S. Wang1, T. Nguyen1, J. Fonquergne1, B. Chen2, J. Van Wijk2, W. Li2 and H. Rahnema1 (1. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; 2. Los Alamos National Laboratory)
4:20 PM Surface-to-Storage Thermal Continuity: Quantifying Seasonal and Geothermal Impacts for Reliable CCUS Project Forecasts
V. Pathak* and S. Gautam (CMG)
4:40 PM Breaking Silos: Integrated Surface–Subsurface Modeling to Optimize CCS System Design
D. Shah*1, D. Burns2, G. Hegde1 and K. McConnell2 (1. Wood Plc.; 2. Enbridge)

Theme 8: Material Selection and Well Design for CO₂ Injection

Waterway 6 & 7
3:35 PM – 5:00 PM
Session Chairs: Luis Paz, Gabe Casanova
3:40 PM A Methodology for Modeling and Testing for Corrosion Rates and Selecting Corrosion Resistant Alloys for CCS Well Applications
M. Valluri* and E. Britton (ARI)
4:00 PM Evaluating Near-Wellbore Corrosive Conditions in CO2 Injection Wells: A Risk-Based Approach
M. Saeed*, J. Torres, F. N. Mahmood, W. Peck, L. Pekot, N. Kalenze and K. Connors (University of North Dakota)
4:20 PM CO2 Corrosion Workshop Learnings and Communication of Gaps in Operational Knowledge
J. J. Spencer*1 and A. Aylor2 (1. Baker Hughes; 2. ExxonMobil)
4:40 PM Materials Selection Approach for CCS Well Completions – Experience vs. Qualification Testing
K. A. Esaklul* (Occidental Petroleum Corp)

Theme 6: Subsurface Risk Management

Waterway 5
3:35 PM – 5:00 PM
Session Chairs: Ali Tura, Jenny Joyce
3:40 PM Are the Fears Justified? Observations of Gulf Coast Fault Seal and Implications for CCS
A. Bump* and N. Espinoza (University of Texas at Austin)
4:00 PM Legacy Wells in CCS: Evaluating Self-Sealing Potential and Implications for Containment
S. Bhagwat* and V. Gupta (ExxonMobil)
4:20 PM Integrating Pressure Front and Fault Slip Potential Modeling as a Best Practice in Class VI Permitting: A Review of Current Projects
D. Yezerski* (Gulf Companies)
4:40 PM Wabamun Carbon Hub Development Journey
T. Ibatullin*, R. Bergeron, F. Khan, A. Currie and J. Kler (Enbridge)
8:15 AM

Keynote Presentation

Waterway 5
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
8:15 AM ExxonMobil Technical Perspectives on CCUS
M. Agnew* (ExxonMobil)
9:00 AM

Student Poster Session

Exhibition Hall
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
9:00 AM From Laboratory Measurements to Reservoir Scale: Estimation of CO2 storage capacity in Shale Formations by Coupling GCMC and SLD Density Predictions
S. Yao*1, D. Paker1, J. He2, R. Ratnakar1 and B. Dindoruk1 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. universiry of illinois Urbana-Champaign)
9:00 AM Assessing CO2 Storage Potential within the Sunda Strait, Offshore Indonesia
B. R. Maulana*1, T. A. Meckel2, C. Uroza2 and D. Ralanarko3 (1. University of Texas at Austin; 2. Bureau of Economic Geology; 3. Pertamina Hulu Energi)
9:00 AM Quantitative Evaluation of CO2 Leakage Pathways and Accumulation in Overlying Formations Based on Numerical Simulation
X. Wang*, C. Guo, C. Li, H. CI and Q. He (Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences)
9:00 AM Impact of Supercritical CO2 Injection on Formation Breakdown Pressure and Total Storage Capacity: Application for CO2 Sequestration in Deep Saline Formation
N. Truong*, S. Dang and C. Rai (University of Oklahoma)
9:00 AM Investigating CO2 Plume Dynamics in Deep Saline Aquifers during Geologic CO2 Sequestration Using Simulation and Data-Driven Models.
M. Anzuman*, A. Khanal and N. Daraboina (University of Tulsa)
9:00 AM Modeling Halite Precipitation and Injectivity Loss During CO2 Injection in Saline Aquifers: Insights from Compositional Reservoir Simulations
M. Kumar* and S. Bakhshian (Rice University)
9:00 AM Forecasting CO2 Plume Evolution for Geological Carbon Storage in Vertically Layered Deep Saline Aquifers Using a Layer-Aware CNN-LSTM-FiLM Surrogate
O. Akinyede*, O. Talabi and S. Misra (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Integrating Digital Rock Physics for Advanced Pore Scale Characterization of a Storage Complex With Implications in CO2 Injection
W. Marfo*1, W. Ampomah1, T. Biswas1 and T. Bratton2 (1. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; 2. Tom Bratton LLC)
9:00 AM Evaluating CO2 Storage Potential in the Volta Basin of Ghana
E. B. Nsarful* and P. Jaiswal (Oklahoma State University)
9:00 AM Seismic Inversion for Carbon Storage in the Semliki Basin: Unraveling Reservoir Suitability in a Rifted Margin
A. Adedokun* (Oklahoma State University)
9:00 AM Wellborne: A Platform for Standardized Legacy Well Integrity Screening and Class VI Well Permitting
W. Utaman*, T. Nguyen, W. Ampomah and T. Nguyen (New Mexico Tech)
9:00 AM Role of Wettability and CO2 Mineralization in Basalts
P. M. Otabir* and A. Khanal (The University of Tulsa)
9:00 AM Flare Gas to Power and Carbon Capture System for Sustainable Oilfield Operations
H. Moulai* (Faculty of hydrocarbons and chemistry__University Of Boumerdes)
9:00 AM Toward Net Zero: Unlocking Carbon Storage Potential in the Southern North Sea
S. Gupta1, B. Heerdink*1, E. Hoque1, R. Abrar1, O. Adeboboye2, A. Chowdhury3, R. Pollyea1 and B. Romans1 (1. Virginia Tech; 2. Georgia Institute of Technology; 3. University of Texas at Dallas)
9:00 AM Spatio-Temporal Deep Learning for Prediction and Data Assimilation in the Quest CCS Project
J. Cornelio* and B. Jafarpour (University of Southern California)
9:00 AM Spatio–Temporal Disentanglement Framework for Knowledge Transfer Between CO2-EOR and CO2 Storage
J. Cornelio*1, W. Zhao1, J. Mao2, A. J. Ghahfarokhi2 and B. Jafarpour1 (1. University of Southern California; 2. Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
9:00 AM Sealing Potential of Mass-Transport Deposits in the Paraná Basin for Carbon Storage
L. A. Larroza* (Universidade Federal do Paraná)
9:00 AM Identifying Channelized Aquifer Architecture for CO2 Geological Storage Using Geostatistics and Deep Generative Models
F. Moeini* and M. Soltanian (University of Cincinnati)
9:00 AM Geomechanical Alterations of Reservoir and Crystalline Rocks under Supercritical CO2 Injection : Experimental Insights for Reservoir Management and Energy Generation
F. Noija*, A. Shabdirova and R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Mechanistic Insights into Capillary Heterogeneity and its Role in CO2 Plume Confinement in Saline Aquifers
E. Ofosu and A. Khanal* (University of Tulsa)
9:00 AM Experimental Study of the Geochemical and Mineralogical Changes in the Woodford Caprock Exposed to Carbon Dioxide Saturated Brine
K. Boateng*, A. Ayensigna, E. Agyei and H. Rahnema (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)
9:00 AM Quantification of Pressure-Dependent Fluid Invasion in Complex Mafic Microstructures for Carbon Mineralization and In Situ Metals Recovery
O. Terry*1, T. Shen1, M. J. Dick2, D. Veselinovic2, Q. R. Miller3, T. Schaef3 and S. Kelly1 (1. Columbia University; 2. Green Imagining; 3. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
9:00 AM Implications of Permeability Reduction from Fines Migration and Injectivity Loss during CO2 Injection: 2D CFD-DEM Study
A. Dash*, F. Gong, S. Bakhshian and J. Morgan (Rice University)
9:00 AM Assessment of CO2 Storage Potentials and Long-Term Containment Risk in the Australian Cooper Basin
S. M. Rijiya*, N. Thomas, V. Towoju, J. Hlavac, Q. Kalu, A. Elshennawey and A. Trinh (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Enhanced Geological Carbon Storage By Optimizing Co2-injection Strategy using Particle Swarm Optimization
G. Ren, O. Akinyede* and S. Misra (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Geomechanical Simulation of CO2 Injection in Fractured Granite Formations at the St John’s Dome (SJD): A Dual-Permeability Coupled Modeling Approach
J. M. Adjimah*1, W. Ampomah2, N. Sibaweihi2 and A. Abdul-Malik1 (1. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; 2. Petroleum Recovery Research Center)
9:00 AM Early-Time Fracture Risk Prediction in Saline Aquifer with Machine Learning Driven Digital Twins
A. O. Badejo*, L. Sekar and R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM Compositional Steady-State and Transient Wellbore Flow Dynamics of CO2 Injection Systems
S. Mondal* and R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)
9:00 AM CO2 Sequestration Enhancement: Injecting Micronized Magnesium Rich Silicates with Supercritical CO2 into Saline Aquifers
S. Saadat* and M. Mokhtari (University of Louisiana Lafayette)
9:00 AM Classification and Calibration of Legacy Well Risks for CO2 Storage in the Gulf Coast Basin
J. Ali* and A. Bump (The University of Texas at Austin)
9:20 AM

Theme 3 Technical Panel: Class VI Wells – Present and Future

Waterway 5
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Moderator: Moderator Manoj Valluri
9:20 AM Establishing Precedent: Lessons from Approved and Operating Class VI Projects to Advance Regulatory Implementation
D. Yezerski* (Gulf Companies)
9:20 AM Establishing a Permitting Pathway for Stratigraphic Tests and 2D Seismic for CCS in the Sunshine State
K. Lechtenberg*1, G. Koperna1, D. Riestenberg1, R. Pollyea2, C. Bayne3, P. McCrady3, N. Kaylor4 and B. Wernette4 (1. Advanced Resources International; 2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; 3. Titan America; 4. Southern States Energy Board)
9:20 AM Carbon Storage in Colorado: ECMC Class VI Program, Studies, and Current Efforts
M. Seeley* (Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission)
9:20 AM Class VI Wells – Progress and Headwinds
B. Johnston* (Enverus)

Theme 9: Managing Long-Term Containment and Conformance Risk

Waterway 6 & 7
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Session Chairs: Patricia Montoya, Carlos Fonseca Rivera
9:25 AM A Model-Based Strategy for Predictive Monitoring for CO2 Conformance and Containment
M. Messamah*1, V. Brun1, É. Morgan1, V. Jean-Paul2, C. Joy2 and M. Guirola2 (1. SpotLight; 2. BP)
9:45 AM Adapting Passive Seismic and Electromagnetic Techniques for Challenges in CCUS Monitoring
W. Fadil, M. Braim, S. Dande, N. Fleegal*, T. Pugh, J. Chen and B. Waggott (ESG Solutions)
10:05 AM Forecasting Injection-Induced Fault Reactivation Using Elastic Weakening and Slip-Tendency Indicators During CO2 Injection
G. Akpabli* and H. Rahnema (New Mexico Institute of Mining And Technology)

Theme 7: Integrated Dynamic Simulations for CO₂ Seal Quality, Storage Optimization, and Reservoir Performance

Waterway 8
9:20 AM – 10:25 AM
Session Chairs: Deniz Dindoruk, Alexander Bump
9:25 AM Re-Thinking Seal Quality: Practical Insights for Effective Large-Scale CO2 Storage
P. Krishnamurthy*, L. Lun and A. G. Lee (ExxonMobil)
9:45 AM Instantaneous CO2 Volume Optimization for Numerical Simulation in Multi Target Sequestration
D. Ogunlana*1, I. El-sayed2 and A. Castaldo1 (1. SLB; 2. ex-SLB)
10:05 AM Dynamic Simulation of CO2 Injection in Depleted Gas Reservoirs Using a Coupled Wellbore–Reservoir Model
F. Gong and S. Bakhshian* (Rice University)
10:55 AM

Panel Session: Decarbonizing Digital Infrastructure: The Role of CCUS in Powering Data Centers

Waterway 5
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Moderator: Moderator David Hume
10:55 AM Panelist
D. M. Kingham* (GSI Environmental Inc.)
10:55 AM Panelist
S. Williams-Stroud* (Texas A&M University)
10:55 AM Panelist
K. Kaur* (Global CCS Institute)
10:55 AM Panelist
A. Mohamed* (DNV)

Theme 8: Legacy Wells and Well Abandonment Integrity

Waterway 6 & 7
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Session Chairs: Luis Paz, Gabe Casanova
11:00 AM A Practical Approach to Identifying and Assessing CO2 Injection Well Leakage Potential for Application to Carbon Storage Risk Analysis
Z. Freund* and M. Zulqarnain (Advanced Resources International)
11:20 AM From Liability to Asset: Utilizing Existing Wells for CO2 Storage Characterization
G. Casanova*, K. Lechtenberg, G. Koperna and D. Riestenberg (Advanced Resources International)
11:40 AM Well Abandonment and Integrity Evaluation for CO2 Storage
D. Perrin* (Chevron)

Theme 9: Geochemical Monitoring

Waterway 8
10:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Session Chairs: Aaditya Khanal, Deniz Paker
11:20 AM Verification of Safe Storage and Cost-Effective Groundwater Monitoring Using Proxy Parameters to Assess Shallow Geochemical Conditions for the Illinois Basin – Decatur Project
B. T. Wimmer*, A. Iranmanesh, R. A. Locke and C. Carman (Illinois State Geological Survey)
11:40 AM CO2 Leak Simulation Experiment: Strengthening Monitoring of the CCS Cabiúnas – São Tomé Pilot Project
J. P. Lopes*1, D. Miller1, S. Bispo1, M. Baessa1, R. Cabral1, R. Bacelar1, G. Hurtado2, G. Luvizotto2, E. Santos Neto2, M. Ribeiro2, J. Okubo2, C. Kiang2, G. Barros2, A. Barros2, S. Gilfillan3 and F. Stuart4 (1. Petrobras; 2. UNESP; 3. University of Edinburgh; 4. SUERC)
1:35 PM

Theme 7: Subsurface Simulation for Managing CO₂ Flow, Pressure, and Transient Injection Dynamics

Waterway 6 & 7
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Sahar Bakhshian, Jose Torres
1:40 PM Advancing Two-Phase Flow Modeling of Spontaneous Imbibition: Generalized Fractional Flow Theory and Non-Boltzmann Scaling
B. Ghanbarian*1, S. Senevirathna2, A. Zemlyanova3, S. Kelly4, Q. Hu5 and Y. Zhang6 (1. University of Texas at Arlington; 2. Oklahoma State University; 3. Kansas State University; 4. Columbia University; 5. China University of Petroleum; 6. University of Alabama)
2:00 PM Multiscale Analysis of Silica Nanoparticle Injection to Improve Long-Term CO2 Injectivity
B. Sevindik1, H. Kitagawa2, R. Okuno*1, M. Shahriar1 and A. Khanal3 (1. The University of Texas at Austin; 2. Nissan Chemical Corporation; 3. University of Tulsa)
2:20 PM Divide and Conquer using Predictive Monitoring to Reduce CCS Flow Model Uncertainties and Ensure Containment
K. Gestin*1, É. Morgan1, H. Al Khatib1 and V. Pathak2 (1. SpotLight Earth; 2. CMG)

Theme 9: Machine Learning and AI Techniques for Testing and Monitoring

Waterway 5
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Aaditya Khanal, Parveen Sachdeva
1:40 PM Multiscale Transfer Learning for Predictive Modeling of CO2 Storage Dynamics
A. Bhuiyan*, J. Cornelio, Z. Qin and B. Jafarpour (University of Southern California)
2:00 PM AI-Driven Proxy Modeling for Predictive Monitoring and Simulation Integration in CO2 Injection Reservoirs
M. Altahow*, S. Mohaghegh, I. Oraki and A. Sajedian (West Virginia University)
2:20 PM A Critical Review of Machine Learning Applications in Monitoring and Predicting CO2 Storage Behavior
A. Bigdeli* (Universidade Estadual de Campinas)
2:40 PM Physics-Informed Deep Learning for Real-Time Prediction of CO2 Injection-Induced Microseismicity
D. Cao1, S. Griesemer1, P. Shokouhi*2 and Y. Liu1 (1. University of Southern California; 2. The Pennsylvania State University)

Theme 4: CO₂ Conversion and Industrial Applications

Waterway 8
1:35 PM – 3:00 PM
Session Chairs: Rita Okoroafor, Abouzar Mirzaei Paiaman
1:40 PM CO2 Mineralization Enabled Co Production of Carbonates and Lithium Stable Feed Brines for Direct Lithium Extraction
M. Mojid*, K. Lee and D. M. Myers (University of Houston)
2:00 PM Utilization of CO2 into Cement and Concrete
A. Santra* (Aramco Americas)
2:20 PM Utilization of CO2 as a Carbon Source for Biosurfactant Production by Novel Bacterial Isolates from a Pre-Salt Analogous Environment
F. dos Santos, A. P. Napp, W. Lautert-Dutra, E. V. Abati, D. U. Brito, H. A. Brito*, L. S. Duarte, C. Lovato Melo and J. T. Zielinski (PUCRS)
2:40 PM Novel Utilization and Storage of CO2 for Multi-well Steam Injection to Develop Hard-to-recover Hydrocarbons
F. Jin*1, L. Rong2, F. Jian3, C. Chen1, Z. Guobin1 and J. Wanting1 (1. CNPC Engineering Technology R&D Company Ltd.; 2. Petrochina Investment Suriname B.V.; 3. CNODC Brasil Petroleo E Gas Ltda.)