Our Achievements & Events

Texas A&M University | Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati

We were honored to host Prof. Akhil Datta-Gupta from Texas A&M University for a seminar organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.

Prof. Datta-Gupta delivered an insightful talk on:
"CO₂ Plume Imaging with Accelerated Deep Learning-based Data Assimilation Using Distributed Pressure and Temperature Measurements"

The seminar provided valuable perspectives on advanced monitoring techniques for carbon storage and subsurface imaging, combining deep learning with geoscientific data. The session was well-received by faculty, researchers, and students alike, sparking engaging discussions around AI-enabled approaches to CO₂ sequestration.

We extend our sincere thanks to Prof. Datta-Gupta for sharing his expertise and contributing to the academic enrichment of our research community.

Focus Areas: Geothermal Energy & Geosequestration
🗓️ Held on 5th May 2025 | Organized by IIT Guwahati SPE Student Chapter

The IIT Guwahati SPE Student Chapter extends its sincere gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the one-day symposium on "The Role of Upstream Petroleum Engineering in Energy Transition," with a focused lens on Geothermal Energy and Geologic Carbon Sequestration (GCS).

This event, held on May 5, 2025, provided a dynamic platform to explore how traditional upstream disciplines such as reservoir characterization, fluid dynamics, and subsurface modeling are being redefined in light of the energy transition. Discussions delved into cutting-edge domains including Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), machine learning applications in fracture network analysis, and integrated CCUS workflows.

🎤 We are especially grateful to our distinguished speakers:

- Prof. Raj Kiran
- Prof. Rajeev Upadhyay
- Prof. Akhil Datta-Gupta
- Prof. Anugrah Singh
- Prof. Sumit Kumar, Ph.D.

Your thought-provoking talks enriched the dialogue and inspired attendees to critically engage with the evolving role of upstream technologies in sustainable energy development.

A productive week was marked by the participation of Mr. Bineet Kumar Tripathi at GOTECH 2025, a conference held in association with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). As part of the event, a technical session was delivered on the topic "Multivariate Production Forecasting via Deep-Learning Approach", contributing to discussions on the future perspectives in AI and energy.

The platform facilitated valuable knowledge exchange with industry professionals, academic researchers, and peers in the artificial intelligence domain. Appreciation is extended to Mr. Indrajeet Kumar (co-author), Prof. Anugrah Singh, and Dr. Sumit Kumar, Ph.D. (supervisors) for their support and funding that enabled this participation.

A productive week was spent by Mr. Bineet Kumar Tripathi attending and participating as a session speaker at EAGE GET 2024, held in the Netherlands. The session focused on the topic:
"Modeling of Rock-Fluid Interaction for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)"—an area of growing importance within the global energy transition.

Organized by IIT Guwahati SPE Student Chapter
📍 November 3–5, 2023 | IIT Guwahati

Greetings from the IIT Guwahati SPE Student Chapter!

In collaboration with the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, the IIT Guwahati SPE Student Chapter successfully organized the International Conference on Petroleum, Hydrogen, and Decarbonization (ICPHD 2023) from November 3 to 5, 2023.

The conference brought together distinguished plenary, keynote, and invited speakers, who shared their insights on critical developments in petroleum, hydrogen technologies, and decarbonization strategies. Their contributions enriched the dialogue around energy transition and inspired attendees to explore innovative, forward-thinking approaches.

Special thanks are extended to all participants and presenters whose research and discussions made ICPHD 2023 a truly impactful event.

We gratefully acknowledge the efforts of our convenors:
Prof. Pankaj Tiwari, Prof. Sumit Kumar, Ph.D., and Prof. Abhijit Kakati, along with the dedicated team of volunteers who made this event possible.

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors:

- Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
- Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
- Numaligarh Refinery Limited
- Oil India Limited
- Agilent Technologies
- SPE New Delhi Section
- Chemdist Group
- DataPhysics Instruments GmbH
- DCAM GmbH
- IIT Guwahati Incubation Centre

📚 Publication Partners:

- American Chemical Society (International - India)
- Springer

🧪 Exhibitors:

- SPE Drilling Systems Automation Technical Section (DSATS)
- DrillDocs
- Linseis Thermal Analysis
- TEKSOL GROUP SOLUTIONS

📢 Advertisers:

- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- NETZSCH Group
- Elementar
- Canara Bank
- Ansys
- AdiChem Technology Pvt. Ltd.
- Zenith India
- North East Chemicals Corporation
- ICON
- Jaldhara
- Digitek Solution

Empowering the Future of Drilling Automation

Through the collaboration of the SPE Drilling Systems Automation Technical Section (DSATS) and DrillDocs, an exhibition was successfully hosted during the International Conference on Petroleum, Hydrogen, and Decarbonization (ICPHD 2023), held from November 3 to 5, 2023, at IIT Guwahati.

As part of this initiative, DSATS-Asia conducted a quiz on drilling and automation aimed at raising awareness among students about the critical role of drilling systems automation in the petroleum industry. In addition, a presentation titled "Overview of SPE Drilling Systems Automation Technical Section (DSATS)" was delivered to introduce participants to the vision and mission of DSATS.

The DSATS-Asia team also engaged in meaningful discussions with professors, researchers, and industry professionals, highlighting the growing importance of automation and digital technologies in the energy sector.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Dimitrios Pirovolou and Mr. Calvin Holt for their valuable guidance and mentorship, which played a vital role in the smooth execution of the exhibition.