Feb 2023
Host: Students for Sustainability
Abstract:
Attaining
net zero emissions is a vital component in addressing climate change
and promoting sustainable economies. Net zero refers to a scenario where
the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is equal to the amount removed
from the atmosphere. Despite the advancements made through the Paris
Agreement and subsequent COP meetings, the world is still far from
achieving this objective as emissions continue to rise due to various
human activities, including the unrestrained consumption of fossil
fuels. In this talk, we examine the proposed solutions and progress
along this path to mitigate this pressing challenge, including the
implementation of circular carbon economy, carbon capture and storage
(CCS), and hydrogen economy.
Bio:
Hussein
Hoteit is Associate Professor in Reservoir Engineering and Program
Chair of Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering program at KAUST.
Prof. Hoteit's current research includes improved oil recovery,
geological CO2 storage, and reservoir simulation. Before
joining KAUST, Prof. Hoteit worked for ConocoPhillips and Chevron
Companies for about 12 years, where he conducted projects related to
chemical- enhanced oil recovery (EOR), CO2-EOR, steam flood, and others.
This event is brought to you by Students for Sustainability, with the support of the Office of Student Life and the Head of KAUST Sustainability, Dr. Ana Margarida Costa. Should you have any questions, please contact us at s.square@kaust.edu.sa