The College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) showcased its excellence at the SPE International Student Paper Contest during the 100th SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans, LA, from September 22-25, 2024.
Outstanding Achievements
The event gathered top talent from around the world, with KFUPM participants winning 2nd Place internationally and being recognized for 1st Place in the MENA Region in both the Master’s (MS) and Bachelor’s (BS) divisions.
Master’s Division
Abdelaziz Elyasa
Master’s student at KFUPM
Presentation Title: “Thermochemical Fluids Dual Benefit: Enhancing Hydrocarbon Productivity on Organic-Rich Shale and Liquid Loading Removal from Gas Wells.”
Bachelor’s Division
Mohammed Alyousef
Production Engineer at Saudi Aramco’s Northern Area Production Engineering Department
Presentation Title: “Development of Stabilized SiO2 Nanoparticles-Based Formulation for Robust Hybrid Enhanced Oil Recovery.”
Participating Universities
The conference featured a diverse range of participating institutions, including:
MS Division: University of Texas at Austin (USA), Stanford University (USA), University of Tulsa (USA), Danish Technical University (Denmark), Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan), Santa Catarina State University (Brazil).
BS Division: Texas A&M University (USA), Indian Institute of Technology (India), Sukhoi State Technical University (Belarus), University of Ibadan (Nigeria), Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia), Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria), North Fluminense State University (Brazil).
Through these achievements, KFUPM continues to demonstrate its leadership and commitment to innovation in the field of petroleum engineering and geosciences.
