WELCOME
Dear Sponsors of RCP,
We are excited to welcome you to the 2023 RCP Spring Meeting taking place on May 9th and 10th. As one of the largest and oldest industry consortia, the Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP) has been committed to expanding the definition of traditional oil and gas reservoirs for 38 years. In this rapidly changing world, we strive to adapt to the growing need for energy and the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions.
With our focus on three main research directions – conventional reservoir characterization and monitoring, unconventional reservoir and hydraulic fracture investigation, and low-carbon strategy related subsurface characterization – we aim to meet the challenges of energy consumption and transition. One of the defining strengths of RCP is our field data-driven research, which sets us apart from other academic consortia and enables us to deliver practical solutions for real-world challenges.
Our two-day meeting will be packed with presentations, updates, and discussions on our latest research endeavors. On Day 1, we will start with conventional reservoir projects in the morning, showcasing our work in seismic imaging, advanced technologies, and subsurface hydrocarbon resource characterization. The afternoon session will be dedicated to unconventional reservoir projects, featuring the Postle project, Phase XIX’s primary project, and the latest developments in Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) applications.
On Day 2, we will shift our focus to low-carbon strategies with presentations on reservoir characterizations for CO2 storage, deep saline aquifers, and our recently funded DOE project monitoring electrical reservoir stimulation technology for enhanced geothermal and in-situ mining. As we move into Phase XX, sponsors will have the opportunity to propose their field data projects for RCP to work on over the next two years. These proposals will be presented on Day 2, followed by a voting session of our Advisory Council members to select the main project for the upcoming phase.
We look forward to engaging in discussions with our sponsors on existing research, future directions, and the continuous adaptation to the evolving energy landscape. We extend a warm welcome to our new sponsors and express our sincere gratitude to all our sponsors for their unwavering support. Your contributions make our research possible, and we are committed to providing significant value to your organizations.
We eagerly anticipate seeing you at the 2023 RCP Spring Meeting and thank you for your continued partnership in these dynamic times.
Sincerely,
Drs. Ge Jin and Ali Tura
RCP Consortium Co-directors, CSM
