Event & Newsletter Archive

Welcome to the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation (IEI) Event and Newsletter Archive. Here you’ll find a comprehensive collection of past events, workshops, and newsletters, showcasing our ongoing work in energy research, policy, and innovation. Stay connected with our mission to drive change through knowledge-sharing and cutting-edge advancements in clean energy and sustainability.

 

Event and Webinar Archive

Dive into our past events to explore key discussions, workshops, and seminars that have contributed to the ongoing energy revolution. Each event highlights our partnerships with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, offering valuable insights into the future of energy.

 

Recent Events:

Development and Field Demonstration of Distributed Fiber-Optic CO2 Sensor for Long-Term Monitoring of Storage Sites Webinar

This insightful session with Dr. Jyotsna Sharma explored cutting-edge advancements in carbon monitoring technology through the "Development and Field Demonstration of Distributed Fiber-Optic Carbon Sensor for Long-Term Monitoring of Storage Sites" project. The webinar covered the development of a distributed fiber-optic sensor designed for real-time CO2 monitoring across extensive distances.

 

Dr. Sharma discussed how the project combined theoretical modeling with experimental validation to enhance the sensor's sensitivity and selectivity, addressing critical environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature. Attendees learned about the innovative approaches applied in sensor development and the upcoming testing phases, including trials conducted in LSU’s flow loop and wellbore facilities under various operating conditions.

 

The session also highlighted the planned field testing in collaboration with Shell at a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) site, where the sensor’s performance will be evaluated in real-world applications. This webinar provided a comprehensive overview of how distributed fiber-optic technology is advancing the future of environmental stewardship.

 

Resilient Coastal Communities: Sustainable Strategies for Solar Energy and Windstorm Preparedness Webinar

This webinar featuring Dr. Aly Mousaad Aly, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University and Founding Director of the WISE Research Lab. Dr. Aly's cutting-edge research focuses on enhancing the resilience and performance of renewable energy systems, including solar panels and wind turbines, particularly in coastal regions prone to windstorms.

• Designing Resilient Solar and Wind Systems: Dr. Aly shared cutting-edge strategies for building energy systems that withstand coastal weather challenges.
• Sustainable Coastal Preparedness: Insights into sustainable solutions to strengthen coastal communities against extreme weather.
• Innovative Technology Applications: Learn how advanced materials and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are driving the future of renewable energy resilience.

 

Round II Grant Award Announcement

On October 10, the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation presented more than $2.6 million in research funding to more than eight research initiatives across the energy innovation space. In light of this second round of awards, we are dedicating the October newsletter to those projects.

The following are the titles of the funded projects:

1. Developing Hurricane Resilient Offshore Wind Technology for Gulf of Mexico
2. Resilience and Equity in Smart Community-Utility Energy Planning
3. Identification of Underground Hydrogen Storage Sites in Louisiana: Assessing Geographical, Geological, Infrastructural, and Environmental Factors
4. Developing an AI-Driven Digital Well Log Database for Sustainable CCS and Hydrogen Storage
5. Sustainable Aviation/Maritime Fuels from Biomass Residues
6. Treatment Approaches to Mitigate Emissions from Amine-Based Carbon Capture, Reducing Risks
7. Wind-Resilient and Equitable Agrivoltaic Systems
8. An Exploratory Investigation into the Market Viability of Applying Numerical Models as a Tool for Natural-Based Carbon Sequestration

 

Assessing CO₂ Geologic Storage Impacts on Louisiana’s Water Resources and Environment Webinar

This webinar provides an update from Dr. Frank Tsai, Chevron professor of Engineering and Director of the Louisiana Water Resources Institute, on his research on the impact of carbon capture and storage in the Lake Maurepas area of Louisiana. The update covers the four aspects of this project:

• Geological Complexity of Lake Maurepas: Prof. Tsai's analysis of the area's geology, including faulting and shale layer continuity, which are critical for CO2 containment.
• CO2 Migration Patterns: Prof. Christopher Kees’ simulation work to predict how CO2 might move through the subsurface environment of Lake Maurepas.
• Baseline CO2 Levels: Prof. Yi-Jun Xu's monitoring of CO2 concentrations in the region's groundwater and surface water to distinguish between natural and anthropogenic sources.
• Ground Movement Monitoring: Prof. Ahmed Abdalla's use of cutting-edge technology to track any changes in ground elevation that could be related to CO2 injection activities in the area.

Download Dr. Tsai's Presentation

Webinar Transcript

 

 

Industry-LSU Energy Innovation Workshops

The LSU Institute for Energy Innovation hosted an Industry-LSU Energy Innovation Workshop on February 6, 2024, at the Water Campus on the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge. Participants representing industry and academia were welcomed by Director Brad Ives, received a presentation from Dr. Margaret Reams on Environmental Justice and Community Benefit Planning, and heard from industry representatives regarding their energy initiatives.  Participants took part in tabletop discussions, sharing views and identifying research needs surrounding the 2024-I (Phase II) RFP study areas.  Discussion surrounding the research areas was captured in a summary report along with links to more information on LSU IEI’s round two requests for research proposals and a video of the presentations.

Download the spring 2024 Recap report

Watch the workshop recording

 

The LSU Institute for Energy Innovation hosted a Co-Production Workshop on July 18, 2023, at the Water Campus on the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge. Roughly eighty participants representing industry and academia shared views and identified research needs surrounding carbon capture and sequestration, solar deployment, and environmental justice. Discussion surrounding these research areas was captured in a summary report along with links to more information on LSU IEI’s round one of requests for synthesis and experimental research proposals and a video recap of the day.

Download the 2023 recap report

 

 

Newsletter Archive

Our newsletters provide a deep dive into IEI’s research progress, policy recommendations, and innovations in clean energy. Browse through the archive to stay informed on our contributions to energy transformation and the role of sustainability in shaping the future.

 

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