Symposium Events

Exploring the Frontiers of Petroleum Engineering and Sustainable Energy

Our Symposium Events

23rd July 2025

IITG SPE Student Chapter Welcomes the New M.Tech and Ph.D. Batch

The IITG SPE Student Chapter proudly welcomed the new M.Tech and Ph.D. students for the academic year 2025-26. This event served as an exciting introduction to the chapter, its activities, and the numerous opportunities available for students to engage, learn, and grow in the field of petroleum and energy engineering.

During the session, the SPE team briefed the new students about the chapter's vision, ongoing projects, and upcoming events, including technical seminars, workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities. The discussion highlighted how active participation in SPE can provide students with hands-on experience, mentorship from industry and academia, and a global professional network.

  • Introduction to SPE IITG's vision and mission
  • Overview of upcoming technical events and workshops
  • Networking opportunities with peers and faculty
  • Guidance on leveraging SPE membership for career growth

The welcome event also emphasized the chapter's commitment to fostering innovation, research, and collaboration among students, encouraging them to explore emerging areas such as energy transition technologies, carbon capture and storage, geothermal energy, and AI-driven reservoir modeling.

The IITG SPE Student Chapter is delighted to greet the new batch and looks forward to guiding and supporting them as they embark on their academic journey while contributing to a vibrant and dynamic SPE community.

16th July 2025

CO2 Plume Imaging with Accelerated Deep Learning-based Data Assimilation

The IITG SPE Student Chapter was privileged to host a highly insightful seminar featuring Prof. Akhil Datta-Gupta from Texas A&M University. The seminar focused on CO2 plume imaging using accelerated deep learning-based data assimilation techniques applied to distributed pressure and temperature measurements.

Prof. Datta-Gupta shared his extensive expertise on how advanced machine learning algorithms can be integrated with subsurface pressure and temperature data to improve the accuracy and speed of CO2 plume imaging. The session provided a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art data assimilation strategies, demonstrating how these approaches can enhance monitoring and management of carbon storage sites.

  • Advanced machine learning for CO2 plume monitoring
  • Integration of subsurface pressure and temperature data
  • Enhanced accuracy in carbon storage site management
  • Practical applications in carbon capture and storage

The seminar also offered students and researchers an opportunity to understand the intersection of petroleum engineering, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the evolving role of upstream engineering knowledge in addressing climate and energy challenges.

Participants actively engaged in discussions on practical applications, challenges, and future research directions in CO2 sequestration and data-driven subsurface modeling, highlighting the importance of innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

CO2 Plume Imaging Seminar
5th May 2025

The Role of Upstream Petroleum Engineering in Energy Transition

The IITG SPE Student Chapter successfully organized a one-day symposium on Geothermal Energy and Geosequestration, bringing together experts, students, and researchers to explore how upstream petroleum engineering has been shaping the future of sustainable energy.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our distinguished speakers — Prof. Raj Kiran, Prof. Rajeev Upadhyay, Prof. Datta Gupta, Prof. Anugrah Singh, and Prof. Sumit Kumar, Ph.D. — who shared their expertise and perspectives. Their thought-provoking sessions provided deep technical insights into the evolving role of petroleum engineering in addressing global challenges.

  • Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) for clean energy generation
  • Machine Learning in fracture network analysis
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) workflows
  • Geologic carbon sequestration (GCS) for net-zero future

The symposium served as a vibrant platform to discuss how fundamental upstream disciplines — reservoir characterization, fluid dynamics, subsurface modeling, and geomechanics — have been reimagined to support renewable energy and climate solutions.

The exchange of ideas and experiences made this event not only a technical deep-dive but also an inspiring demonstration of how petroleum engineers have been uniquely positioned to drive the global energy transition. By bridging traditional subsurface expertise with emerging climate technologies, the symposium highlighted the importance of innovation, collaboration, and adaptability in paving the way for a sustainable energy future.

The IITG SPE Student Chapter was privileged to host this symposium and remains committed to fostering knowledge, research, and dialogue at the intersection of petroleum engineering and sustainable energy.