UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus

LSU Engineering Professor, Research Team Seek to Plug Orphan Wells Leaking Methane

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Nearly 450 of these wells were tagged “orphan” in 1994, which means they have been dormant and possibly leaking methane gas for nearly 30 years.

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  • Nearly 450 of these wells were tagged “orphan” in 1994, which means they have been dormant and possibly leaking methane gas for nearly 30 years.
  • Thanks to a $3 million grant from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, LSU Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering Professor Ipsita Gupta is working with a team of LSU researchers to find out which wells are leaking and measure their emissions before and after they are plugged.
  • One of the ways to accurately measure methane emissions in the state is to measure individual wells, which is being done by LSU Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Chair and Professor Kanchan Maiti.
  • “It will not only have an immediate impact on reducing methane emissions from orphan wells, which is an important health, safety, and environmental concern; plugging orphan wells will also be impactful for ongoing and future efforts on carbon dioxide storage as the CO2 will be safely sequestered underground if there are no leaking wells around.

SnapLogic Unveils 2023 Integreat Global Tour: Customer Events Bring Together Data and AI Experts to Explore Enterprise Integration, Automation, and the Rise of Generative AI

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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He will discuss how cutting-edge analytics have transformed football and driven improvements in strategy, performance, and competitive edge.

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  • He will discuss how cutting-edge analytics have transformed football and driven improvements in strategy, performance, and competitive edge.
  • Garrick Fischer, Application Engineer at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, will explain how he bridges the gap between technical intricacies and financial deliverables.
  • His business process-oriented mindset ensures that technology is seamlessly integrated to ensure effective and efficient operations.
  • “The explosive rise of generative AI has presented a first of its kind opportunity for organizations to maximize the benefits of a new breed of integration,” said Dayle Hall, chief marketing officer of SnapLogic.

Jafari Receives NSF Grant to Fund, Create LSU Delta Institute

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Thanks to an industry-university cooperative research center (IUCRC) planning grant from the National Science Foundation, LSU can start the LSU Delta Institute, which will bring together scientists, engineers, and industry to work on developing solutions for the Louisiana coast.

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  • Thanks to an industry-university cooperative research center (IUCRC) planning grant from the National Science Foundation, LSU can start the LSU Delta Institute, which will bring together scientists, engineers, and industry to work on developing solutions for the Louisiana coast.
  • “Mississippi River natural processes, driven by both climate change and flood/river control practices, are hampering the ability of our nation’s southern coastal communities and shoreline environments to remain resilient, sustainable, productive, and healthy,” said LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Navid Jafari, who will lead the LSU Delta Institute.
  • “Our goal is to get industry members to sign on and give $50,000, with 90% of that going towards research,” Jafari said.
  • “The solutions we create have implications across the U.S. and world, and that puts us in a really good position.”

4-H LAUNCHES 2022 STEM CHALLENGE FOCUSED ON MARINE SCIENCE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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This years theme, Explorers of the Deep, focuses on ocean exploration, marine science, and the impact of climate change on our oceans.

Key Points: 
  • This years theme, Explorers of the Deep, focuses on ocean exploration, marine science, and the impact of climate change on our oceans.
  • STEM Challenge introduces STEM concepts related to real-world issues in a fun and accessible way, empowering young people to tackle the same types of scientific and engineering problems that today's top STEM professionals are working to solve.
  • As we celebrate STEM Month in October, this years challenge will help young people learn about the Earths oceans and how they connect with our climate.
  • The 2022 4H STEM Challenge is supported by national partners Bayer, Corteva, and Nickelodeon.