Our Story

Shaping the Future of Energy Through Innovation and Collaboration

Our Vision

SPE IITG: Shaping the Future of Energy

The Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Guwahati has established itself as a pioneer in energy, environment, and sustainability research, with a dedicated focus on advancing technologies for the petroleum sector, hydrogen economy, and decarbonisation.

Through strategic collaborations with industry leaders, government initiatives, and international academic institutions, our department is driving innovations that align with the global energy transition and India's ambitious mission towards net-zero emissions and clean energy solutions.

Our research expertise spans a comprehensive range of domains, from fundamental sciences including geosciences, reservoir engineering, and flow through porous media, to emerging frontiers such as carbon capture, hydrogen technologies, digitalisation, and unconventional resources. This breadth ensures our graduates and researchers are exceptionally equipped to address the complex challenges of today's energy landscape while developing sustainable solutions for future generations.

Our Mission & Research Focus Areas

SPE IITG Research Focus Areas

Advancing Energy Innovation Through Specialized Domains

Decarbonisation & Sustainability

  • Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage
  • Methane Management and Mitigation
  • Electrification of Petroleum Operations
  • Low-Carbon Petroleum Products
  • Sustainable Water & Waste Management

Hydrogen Technologies

  • Hydrogen Production Pathways
  • Storage & Transportation Technologies
  • Utilization in Power and Industry
  • Safety, Economics & Policy Integration

Petroleum Geoscience

  • Geochemistry & Basin Analysis
  • Reservoir Characterisation
  • Seismic Exploration
  • Borehole Geophysics
  • Remote Sensing Applications

Drilling & Reservoir Engineering

  • Deepwater & HPHT Drilling
  • Well Construction Innovations
  • Reservoir Simulation & Modelling
  • Flow Through Porous Media
  • Field Development Strategies

Production Operations

  • Artificial Lift Systems
  • Produced Water Management
  • Well Stimulation Technologies
  • Flow Assurance Solutions
  • Corrosion Management

Enhanced Oil Recovery

  • Thermal, Chemical & Gas Injection
  • Shale, CBM & Gas Hydrate Development
  • Fracturing Technologies
  • Geothermal Exploration
  • Natural Hydrogen Resources

Digitalisation & Data Solutions

  • AI & Machine Learning Applications
  • Remote & Automated Operations
  • Smart Field Technologies
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics

HSE & Policy

  • Operational HSE Practices
  • Emergency Response Systems
  • Digital HSE Monitoring
  • Energy Policy & Economics
  • Project Governance

From Our Faculty Advisor

"The SPE Student Chapter at IIT Guwahati was founded in 2016 and began its formal operations in 2020. I distinctly recall establishing this chapter with the vision and support originating from both faculty members and students of the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Guwahati. Our shared commitment was to create a platform that bridges academic excellence with industry relevance in the petroleum engineering domain."

Dr. Sumit Kumar
Dr. Sumit Kumar

Faculty Advisor, SPE IITG Student Chapter
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering

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