Our vision
The vision of the NCS2030 is to be the scientific and technology driver to facilitate an energy-efficient, multi-purpose utilization of the subsurface into a “Sustainable Subsurface Value Chain” to reach the net-zero-emission goals.
Four main research areas are identified: Subsurface energy systems, net-zero emission production, digitalization, and society. Transitioning the NCS into the future Sustainable Subsurface Value Chain requires a new way of thinking across disciplines. Increased understanding of the subsurface for hydrogen and CO2 storage, geothermal energy, in addition to efficient hydrocarbon production, are elements that the centre will focus on to achieve the goal.
Centre researchers presenting at EAGE IOR
At the upcoming EAGE IOR+ 2025 conference on April 3rd, researchers from NCS2030 will present their latest findings in the field of improved oil recovery (IOR) and energy storage.
IOR+2025 is set to take place in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 2-4 April 2025. This conference presents a unique opportunity for engineers, academics, scientists, and students to connect, collaborate, and explore the future of Improved and Enhanced Oil Recovery (IOR/EOR) in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Our presenters
- Jassem Abbasi, University Of Stavanger: Application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) for Real-time Interpretation of Porous Plate Capillary Pressure Tests
- Veronika Abdulina, University Of Stavanger: IOR Mechanisms in Diatomite Reservoirs: Comparative Study of Norwegian and American Diatomite Properties
- Behzad Amiri, University of Stavanger: Analytical estimation of caprock diffusive losses during underground hydrogen storage – Caprock screening criteria
- Pål Andersen, University of Stavanger: Reservoir simulation of Underground Hydrogen Storage in Snøhvit field to explore fracture impacts on storage performance
- Pål Andersen, University of Stavanger: The interplay between advective and gravitational forces during water flooding and how to optimize oil recovery
- Pål Andersen, University of Stavanger: Impact of wellbore lateral heat transfer on the performance of high-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage system
- Mahmood Fani, University Of Stavanger: The effect of CO2-rich brine on enhanced oil recovery in sandstones
- Ingebret Fjelde, Norce: Plugging of fractures in carbonate rocks by nanocomposite gels
- Ying Guo, Norce: Evaluation of IOR projects with focus on energy and CO2 intensity using eCalc
- Ying Guo, Norce: Local CO2 capture and storage for CO2 emission reduction from offshore platforms
- Tina Puntervold, University of Stavanger: Turning produced water into an EOR-fluid for carbonate reservoirs
- Mohammadsajjad Zeynolabedini, Norce: Discrete-domain model for hysteresis and its application on porous rocks
Annual reports
Publications
Webinar series
A monthly webinar will be arranged to highlight the centre, activities, and research.
Upcoming webinars:
- March 26
- April 30
- May 28
- August 27
- Jan Sagen (IFE): Near well modelling
- September 24
- Behzad Amiri (UiS)
- October 29
- Jacquelin Elizabeth Cobos Mora (UiB)
- November 26
- TBD
Work packages
Meet our PhD candidates
Master degrees related to NCS2030
In this section you will find links to all published master degrees from the centre.
Deniz Seyfeli: «Lithological Heterogeneities in the Zechstein Group: Compressed Air Energy Storage Opportunities in Salt Caverns»
Thashila Nawanjana Wickrama Arachchilage: «Surfactant-based Smart Water enhanced oil recovery in carbonate rocks»
Alfred Obo: «Enhanced oil recovery potential by carbonated water injection in Bentheimer sandstones»
Gustav Kvitvær: «Low-temperature carbonated water injection for enhanced oil recovery in chalk»
Emilie Alsaker Mathiesen: «Energy system modelling of offshore wind and power from shore integration into the Norwegian continental shelf: An analysis of potential decarbonization pathway scenarios towards 2050»
Nicolas Mauricio Galindo López: «Improvement of volumetric sweep efficiency during oil production using ECO-clay»
John Emeka Udegbunam & Reynel Isaac Villabona Gonzalez: «Federated Computational Workflow for Analysis of DISKOS Digital Palynological Slides»
Curtis Boateng: «Caprock Integrity Assessment of Geological Storage of Hydrogen in Porous Media»
Muhammad Tayyab Hamid: «Well Design for Safe Fluid Injection in Geo-Sequestration Sites»
Edgar Ricardo Del Pino Bullon: «Seismic Forward Modeling of internally layered and structured salt diapirs»
Aikaterini Kourtoglou & Housean Osead Buny: «Geological Evaluation of CO2 storage in depleted oilfields»
Solmøy Austbø & Paul Okoh: «Geothermal potential on the Trøndelag Platform, Norwegian North Sea»
Håvard Skipevåg & Olarewaju Samuel Balogun: «Tectono-sedimentary characteristics and basin modeling»
Associated & spin-off projects
The author(s) acknowledge the Research Council of Norway and the industry partners of NCS2030 – RCN project number 331644 – for their support.
Project code: When you register results and dissemination in the CRIStin database related to the NCS2030 centre, please make sure to use project code 331644 and source RCN (Forskningsrådet).
Funding statement (when required): This work is funded by NCS2030, RCN#331644, a national research centre financed by the Research council of Norway, the industry sponsors, and the academic partners.
Acknowledgment for associative or collaborating projects: The author(s) acknowledge(s) the support of and collaboration with the research centre NCS2030 (RCN project number 331644).
How do we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals?
Affordable and clean energy, climate action and education are important contributions from NCS2030.
NCS2030 contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) including SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) by building new competence and research solutions for the Sustainable Subsurface Value Chain, SDG 13 (climate action) by providing solutions for a NZE society by 2050; SDG 4 (education) by educating the new generation of professionals for the energy transition; and also SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth); SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure) by building competence for new business opportunities; SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) by providing solutions for low-emission and effective utilization of the subsurface; SDG 14 (life below water) by safe subsurface storage of CO2/H2 and reduced water discharge to sea; and SDG 5 (gender equality) by setting the ambitious goal that at least 40% of center staff will be female.
Management team
Department of Energy Resources
Faculty Administration TN
Project Support and PhD Administration TN
NCS2030 theses
Proposed master's thesis projects related to the National Centre for Sustainable Subsurface Utilization of the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Our partners
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