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GEOMECHANICS: INNOVATIONS AND SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE

IGS 2025 offers insightful technical sessions, hands-on training, and thought-provoking discussions that tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges. Whether you want to showcase your research, gain fresh insights, or connect with global experts, this conference provides a premier platform to contribute, collaborate, and make an impact.

Submit your abstract and be part of a conference that drives the future of geomechanics! 

 

Abstract Submission Deadline

31 May 2025

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We welcome abstract submissions for both oral and poster presentations

ABSTRACT TOPICS

CO2 SEQUESTRATION AND UTILIZATION
  • Reservoir Characterization 
  • Experimental Characterization under Multiphysical Loading 
  • Geomechanics Based Risk Analysis 
  • Coupled Thermo-Poro-Mechanical & Geochemical Processes 
  • Containment Risks 
  • Thermal Effect & Modeling 
  • Induced Seismicity Risk 
  • Field Case Study & Monitoring Program for Geomechanical Risks 
  • AI and Data-Driven Solutions for Modeling, Monitoring, and Management 
  • Coupled Thermo-Chemo-Poro-Mechanical Modelling of Underground Storage 
  • Laboratory Characterization of Hydrogen Impact on Geomechanical Properties of Rocks 
  • Hysterises & Stress Path Analysis During Underground Storage 
  • Characterization & Mitigation of Induced Seismic Risks 
  • Containment Risks 
  • Geomechanics Applications in Natural Hydrogen Exploration 
  • Seal Integrity for Hydrogen Storage & Exploration 
  • Geomechanics of Salt Caverns 
  • Geomechanical Evaluation of Faults & Fractures for Underground Storage 
  • Case Studies of Hydrogen & Gas Storage 
  • In-situ Stress 
  • Pore Pressure Prediction 
  • Rock Measurements & Characterization  
  • Time Dependent & Viscoplastic Rock Behavior 
  • Rock Physics, Digital Rock 
  • Shear Physics & Frictional Dynamics 
  • Structural Geomechanics, Tectonics 
  • Fault Hydromechanical Behavior – In-situ Data and Modelling 
  • Seal Capacity 
  • Coupled Thermo-Chemical-Hydro- Mechanical Processes 
  • AI and Data Science in Geomechanics 
  • Constitutive Modeling & Failure Criteria  
  • Fracture Mechanics 
  • Multi-Scale Geomechanics: from Nano to Field  
  • Experimental Geomechanics: Lab Investigations 
  • Seismo-mechanics & Faults 
  • Wave Propagation & Rock Response 

 

  • Deploying Geothermal Energy Around the Globe 
  • Case Studies & Future Technologies 
  • Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS): Design & Engineering 
  • Retrofitting Oil & Gas Wells – The New Frontier? 
  • Joint Development of Geothermal & Solution Mining 
  • Characterization & Mitigation of Induced Seismic Risks 
  • Drilling Mechanics in Geothermal Environments 
  • Advances in Closed-loop Geothermal Systems 
  • Sustainable Mining of Rare Earth Elements 
  • Ore Genesis, Critical Elements & Rock Mass Variability 
  • Groundwater Resource Management 
  • Zero Waste Mining & the Circular Economy 
  • In-situ Mining 
  • Trends of Deeper, Hotter & Robotic Mining/Excavation 
  • Underground Batteries – Pumped Hydro & Compressed Air Energy Storage 
  • Surface Mining & In-pit Waste Disposal 
  • Rock Fragmentation Mining Techniques 
  • Wellbore Stability, Pore Pressure Prediction, Wellbore Strengthening 
  • Well Integrity, Casing Damage 
  • Completion Geomechanics 
  • Hydraulic Fracturing: Modeling, Lab, Monitoring, Diagnostics, Operations 
  • Sand Production, Sand Control & Management 
  • Realtime Geomechanics 
  • Natural Fracture Characterization 
  • Induced Seismicity 
  • 3D Coupled Reservoir Geomechanics for Field Development 
  • Production & Depletion Geomechanics 
  • Advancements in Geomechanical Monitoring Technologies 
  • Geomechanics for Carbonates 
  • Geomechanics for Tight Reservoirs & Unconventionals 
  • Geomechanics for Water Injection & Enhanced Oil Recovery 
  • Integrated Studies: Geology, Geophysics, Geomechanics, Engineering 
  • Advances in Soil Characterization 
  • Advances in Geotechnical Design of Energy Structures 
  • Geotechnics of Off-shore Energy Structures 
  • Geotechnics of Onshore & Offshore Energy Pipelines 
  • Urban Underground Space 
  • Urban & Marine Geophysics 
  • Geomechanics for Coastal Protection 
  • Intelligent Technology & Digital Underground 
  • Waste Disposal & Management 
  • Landslides & Engineering Slopes 
  • Geo-Environmental Disaster Reduction 
  • Seismic & Earthquakes 

 

Uploading your Abstract

You can upload your abstract using the following link: https://www.igsevent.org/ Important Dates & Deadlines:

Call for abstracts open5 March 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline31 May 2025
Review Process14 June 2025 – 17 July 2025
Author Notification2 August 2025

The deadline for abstract submissions is 31 May 2025. After this date, the portal will close automatically.
Please note that once the submission deadline has passed, no modifications can be made to the submission details or the uploaded abstract

The Selection Committee will only review abstracts submitted through the portal by the specified deadline. After evaluation, the committee will organize oral and poster sessions. Submitters will be notified via email regarding the acceptance or rejection of their abstracts.

Each abstract will be assessed by at least two reviewers before the technical program selection meeting.

Authors must indicate the relevant topic under which their abstract should be reviewed by the committee.

Publishing your paper is not mandatory to be considered for the IGS technical program. Authors may choose one of the following options:

  • Presentation only
  • Publication only
  • Both presentation and publication

Authors must specify their preference at the time of abstract submission. Only those selecting “Publication only” or “Both presentation and publication” will be considered for publication review.

Important Dates & Deadlines:

Call for abstracts open5 March 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline31 May 2025
Review Process14 June 2025 – 17 July 2025
Author Notification on publication acceptance2 August 2025
Manuscript submission deadline16 Sep 2025
Manuscript review process17 Sep 2025 – 31 Oct 2025
Manuscript final notification on acceptance/rejection1 Nov 2025

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