Distinguished Lecturer Program Event
The Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University, in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers TIU Student Chapter and SPE Northern Iraq Section, will host an international workshop on November 4, 2025. This event features distinguished industry expert Diego A. Vazquez Anzola from Halliburton, addressing critical perceptions and realities in carbon capture and storage.
Event Details
Workshop Information
Title: Carbon Storage Risks and Costs: Busting Perceptions and Myths
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: TIU Main Campus, Education Building, Hall 302 (3rd Floor), Erbil
Registration: Online Registration Form
Workshop Content
Key Discussion Areas
Examination of carbon storage risk and cost perceptions
Review of successful global CCS project case studies
Diverse business models supporting CCS implementation
Geological CO₂ storage regulations and technical standards
Site selection strategies for risk and cost reduction
Operational challenges with unusual thermodynamic properties
Legacy well influence on project risk and cost
Value considerations beyond direct revenue generation
Key performance indicators for CO₂ storage projects
Distinguished Presenter
Diego A. Vazquez Anzola
Position: Principal Advisor and CCS Practice Lead (Eastern Hemisphere) at Halliburton
Experience: Over 20 years in energy sector spanning hydrocarbons and CCS
Project Involvement: Major commercial CCS projects worldwide
Expertise: CO₂ storage regulation translation into operational plans
Advisory Role: US-listed startup CC(U)S cost optimization board member
Target Audience
Recommended Participants
Students interested in carbon storage and environmental technology
Academic staff and researchers in energy and environmental fields
Industry professionals in reservoir management and CCS
Professionals focused on environmental risk mitigation
Individuals interested in CCS policy and technical frameworks
Organizing Entities
Collaborative Partners
Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, TIU
Society of Petroleum Engineers TIU Student Chapter
SPE Northern Iraq Section
This international workshop provides valuable insights into carbon capture and storage technologies, addressing both technical and economic aspects while featuring expertise from a globally recognized CCS professional.
Keywords: Carbon Storage, CCS Workshop, Distinguished Lecturer, SPE Event, Climate Technology, Carbon Capture, Environmental Engineering, Energy Transition, Petroleum Engineering
