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American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), Dhahran Geoscience Society (DGS), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA), China Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME), Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), and Academic Partner, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) are pleased to announce the 2023 International Geomechanics Symposium, to be held from 30 October – 2 November, 2023 in Al Khobar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This year, the multi-society multi-discipline multi-industry event will focus on the role of Geomechanics for Efficient and Sustainable Energy Supply. The symposium will kick off with a legacy training program, “Rock with Fellows”, offered by Priscilla Nelson on Mining (Colorado School of Mines), Maurice Dusseault on Energy Storage (University of Waterloo), and John McLennan on Geothermal (University of Utah), as well as a keynote by Mark Zoback on Unconventional Resources (Stanford University).
IGS will host 205 presentations in 53 technical sessions with more than 300 attendees from over 35 countries in 6 continents. This symposium is a global geomechanics summit for more than 140 of the world’s leading NOCs, IOCs, service companies, and universities. Focusing on the role of geomechanics in energy efficiency and sustainability, the technical program will cover a wide range of geomechanics topics, from CO2 sequestration, hydrogen, mining, geothermal to applications in petroleum exploration, drilling, completion, hydraulic fracturing, production, and reservoir engineering.
IGS2024 takes center stage, continuing to be the epicenter for geomechanics excellence! Hosted by PETRONAS, & Organizers – American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), Dhahran Geoscience Society (DGS), and Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), with partner societies, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA), China Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME), European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), the Society for Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology (SRMEG) and the Malaysian Oil, Gas and Energy Services Council (MOGSC).
Showcasing the Role of Geomechanics for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency, the conference will provide a top tier platform to exchange geomechanics knowledge and experience, to connect global expertise and know-how with regional challenges, and to provide world-class training to young professionals and students. The technical program will cover a wide range of geomechanics applications in energy storage, CO2 sequestration, petroleum, mining, geothermal, geotechnics, and environmental, present latest know-hows in rock characterization, in-situ stress, pore pressure, natural fractures, faults, tectonics, rock testing, geomechanics measurements, drilling, completions, stimulation, production, reservoir engineering, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
Call for Abstracts closed:
14 June 2024
Early Bird deadline:
17 October 2024
Student Contest
Call for Abstracts closed:
30 September 2024
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We welcome you to the 2024 International Geomechanics Conference in beautiful Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and it is the first time the conference will being held in Asia-Pacific. Come and join fellow geomechanics and geoscientists to celebrate the Role of Geomechanics in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency which includes comprehensive topics of current high interests ranging from Carbon Capture & Storage and Subsurface Hydrogen & Energy Storage, to Geomechanics in Geothermal, Petroleum, Mining, Geotechnics and Environmental applications. You will be at one of the best gatherings for geomechanics and geoscientists who share a common passion in sustainability and energy efficiency in pursuit of key enablers to meet net zero carbon emission by 2050.
Come and join us at IGS2024 to discover how geomechanics can help drive sustainability and energy efficiency. IGS2024 offers a fantastic platform for exchanging expertise, merging global insights with local challenges, and nurturing the talents of tomorrow while making new friends along the way! Our technical program covers a diverse range of topics, from energy storage to environmental geomechanics, showcasing the latest advancements. Join us in Kuala Lumpur to unlock the future of geomechanics innovation!
The International Geomechanics Conference is the world’s premier geomechanics event and brings together the leading experts in the field. I am extremely delighted and excited that Kuala Lumpur will be hosting this major event that highlights the critical role of geomechanics in the energy industry.
The International Geomechanics Conference is a synergetic event bringing together rock mechanics experts from all corners of the world. Submit your abstracts to become a part of the amazing conference. The topics include all walks of geomechanics including petroleum, civil, mining, CCUS and underground hydrogen storage.
We are increasingly seeing the relevance of Geomechanics in a wide range of applications, dealing with energy sources, gas storage, water resources, etc. I am excited at this unique event, which joins forces from many societies and brings together professionals from academia and industry. This will surely give us a high impact experience.
Geomechanics has an important role to play in assessing formation integrity during well construction and completion, and in response of the reservoir to oil production, water injection and depletion. This symposium will address new challenges and goals by several contributions from technical experts.
During my 26 years working in the oil and gas industry, it not easy to find platforms that allow in a consistent matter, the dynamic sharing of knowledge through enriched and fruitful conversations, engaging top level of academia and industry expertise. IGS has created such unique environment, where both academia and industry merge together allowing the understanding of current challenges and the identification of creative solutions, this in addition to allowing a fantastic community of professionals with similar interests to get in contact.
Geomechanics plays a vital role in Petroleum Engineering, which is the link of the integration between geology and engineering, and it provides much more possible for unconventional low-grade oil and gas. I’m looking forward to the presentations, and discussions on petroleum geomechnics and its applications, such as reservoir geomechanics, drilling geomechanics, completion geomechanics, and unconventional oil and gas Geomechanics.
We are entering into a truly exciting era in subsurface development. We are getting direct measurements in the subsurface to validate and calibrate our theoretical models. This is the enabling step to becoming truly predictive.
It is important for researchers to tackle real world problems of Rock Mechanics in various fields. The contribution of Analytics and Data Sciences would enhance research and applications of Rock Mechanics in various applications. I believe that holding the Symposium in Abu Dhabi will boost Rock Mechanics Research and Innovation in the whole region. So excited about it!
The role of geomechanics in energy transition and decarbonization is undeniable specifically with respect to risk identification and mitigation of carbon storage and geothermal energy projects. The International Geomechanics Symposium is one of the few events that wisely and clearly showcases the importance of geomechanics in achieving the net-zero carbon dioxide goal.
This event will bring together people from across the world to address diverse range of geomechanical topics and case studies. We will also discuss geomechanics aspect of geothermal system and hydrogen underground storage that will enable the industry to be prepared and ready for energy transition. The symposium will offer you an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect for possible collaborations. I look forward to seeing you there!
The unique sets of skills and knowledge at this conference is unparallel and brings together the best minds in the field of geomechanics. The synergy created by the multi-society and multi-discipline participation will bring about a wide range of discussion and solutions to all facets of industry utilizing geomechanics in their day-to-day decision making. It is a privilege and honor to invite you to join us at the International Geomechanics Symposium in Abu Dhabi, UAE, it will be a time very well spent.
Geomechanics is the key to tap into underground energy resources safely and effectively. Our symposium covers a list of interesting geomechanics topics linking the industry and the academia, featured with world renowned speakers. In this symposium, you may participate in a discussion on how geomechanics can help pave the way to a sustainable future.
Our Geomechanics symposium aims to lay a bridge between academic research and industry, creating new solutions for today and tomorrow. Do not miss the opportunity to learn more about the latest advances in geomechanics from world-class geomechanical experts meeting in one place.
Geomechanics is a problem-solving integrated solution with the fastest growth among any other geoscience discipline. It was, it is and it will always be about Geomechanics. Looking for a forum where Geomechanics is at the cornerstone of your solutions? Please come join me at our symposium to learn how Geomechanics matters.
I invite you to join us at the International Geomechanics Symposium to broaden your perspective in the different geomechanics topics. By taking part in the symposium, you will learn about innovations in geomechanics applications in the oil and gas industry in addition to emerging trends, such as AI and data science, CO2 Sequestration, hydrogen storage, geothermal, and new energies.
This symposium brings together a diverse group of experts and professionals with unique experiences and knowledge. I am much looking forward to papers, presentations and discussions of the best quality and highly relevant in the energy landscape characterized by conventional oil and gas, unconventional reservoirs and renewable energy supplies. A dedicated program for students will be the “icing on the cake”.
Geomechanics is extremely important in the exploration and production of oil and gas, geothermal and many others. It is hard to imagine progress in the field of geomechanics without broadly understood cooperation between science and the industry. Therefore, I cordially invite everyone to join the Symposium and share your knowledge through networking and fruitful discussions.
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