IGS Event

Pleased to announce the 2025 International Geomechanics Conference (#IGS2025) will return to Saudi Arabia on Nov 17-20, thanks to the host aramco. You are invited! Want to help? feel free to raise your hands. We will roll out the organizing committee next month.

?? That’s a wrap on #IGS2024! ?? A huge thank you to Sarawute Chantraprasert for the inspiring opening address on our final day. Day 3 delved into: ?? Subsurface Hydrogen & Energy Storage ?? CCS: Large-Scale Modeling & Well Integrity ?? Rock Mechanical Characterization, Digital Rock, Time-Dependent Mechanics ?? Emerging Mining Rock Mechanics Event Highlights: ?? ?? ?????????????????? ???????????????? | ???? ?????????????????????????? ?? ?? ???????????? ???????????????? | ???? ?????????????????????????? ?? ?? ?????????????? ???????????????? on Geomechanics for Deep Space Exploration A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors & exhibitors, dedicated committees, passionate attendees, and the entire geomechanics community! ?? Your engagement, insights, and contributions made #IGS2024 an unforgettable success. Here’s to driving innovation and shaping the future—until next time! ??? #Geomechanics #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability PETRONAS aramco Rockfield SLB Baker Hughes PTTEP International Petroleum Corp Equinor Oxy ResFrac Corporation AXIS WELL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED MetaRock Laboratories, Inc. SimTechLlc, Sanying Precision Instruments - Micro Computed Tomography, Geomechanica Inc. Tech Limit Pty Ltd, Math2Market GmbH, KARST

Cannot be happier and prouder to see #students from all over the world having fun at #IGS2024. Particular congratulations to Waseda University ???? , The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ???? , Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS ???? , and CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute ???? for winning the top at International Student Contest ??????. Hats off to the dedicated faculty advisors for brightening the future with such brilliant, energetic, and promising students at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, China University of Petroleum, Beijing, UNSW, New York University Abu Dhabi, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals - KFUPM, Chengdu University of Technology, University of Alberta, The University of Tokyo, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, and many more. Kudos to IGS Education Committee for all the hard efforts to engage and entertain students: M Faizal Sedaralit (PhD), Bing Hou, Dr Raj Tewari, Mohammad Rashad Amir Rashidi, Muhammad Zuhaili Bin Kashim, sahriza salwani, and many others.

Fun at #IGS2024: 5k run, Batu Cave, Twin Tower, and culture dancing ??. Thanks to the hospitality of host PETRONAS and her dedicated volunteers, attendees from 34 countries have been immersed and enjoying beautiful country #Malaysia ????, her diverse culture and cuisine, stunning geography, and most importantly, peaceful and warm-hearted people. Is this what the world is supposed to be?

#IGS2024 Day 2 saw a stellar line-up of speakers covering discussions that integrated geomechanics in carbon capture and sequestration, wellbore stability, hydraulic fracturing and other crucial risk management methods in energy exploration. Our highlights for the day included: ??39 technical presentations ?? 34 poster presentations ??2 student presentation contests - we are incredibly proud of the young minds striving to become future leaders in the industry! Thank you Emry Hisham Yusoff for beginning the day with an inspiring opening address on the need for bringing together the geomechanics community to enhance global energy exploration. Stay tuned for highlights of the final day! Learn more about us at www.igsevent.org Thank you to our sponsors for their support:? PETRONAS aramco Rockfield SLB Baker Hughes PTTEP International Petroleum Corp Equinor Oxy ResFrac Corporation AXIS WELL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED MetaRock Laboratories, Inc. SimTechLlc

Thank you, PETRONAS, for hosting a spectacular evening filled with culture and color! The amazing turnout and incredible performances showcased the very best of Malaysia. We are proud to have you as our host and platinum sponsor for #IGS2024. The evening featured a memorable address by Mohamad Rizam Sarif, PETRONAS, followed by a brief recognition ceremony to honor our sponsors and exhibitors for their invaluable support. PETRONAS aramco Rockfield SLB Baker Hughes PTTEP International Petroleum Corp Equinor Oxy ResFrac Corporation AXIS WELL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED MetaRock Laboratories, Inc. SimTechLlc, Sanying Precision Instruments - Micro Computed Tomography, Geomechanica Inc. Tech Limit Pty Ltd, Math2Market GmbH, KARST

Hats off to PETRONAS Leadership Centre for hosting #IGS2024 Educator Forum, with open arms, hospitality, and astounding state-of-art facility. Welcomed by Shazlina Shahriman and her team, inspired by keynote speaker Norhayati Hashim, the panel of visionary leaders, dedicated educators, and industry veterans from around globe demonstrated exciting partnership and promising future in advancing #NetZero and #Sustainability. We are blessed: M Faizal Sedaralit (PhD), Maurice Dusseault, Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib, Syarizan Mustapha, Laura Pyrak-Nolte, Sergio Fontoura, Panos Papanastasiou, Wei Liu, Ki-Bok Min. Extremely well done ????, PETRONAS volunteers who have worked relentlessly over past seven months. M Faizal Sedaralit (PhD), Dr Raj Tewari, Maya Sahibi, Mohammad Rashad Amir Rashidi, sahriza salwani, and more.

What an incredible start to #IGS2024! On just Day 1 alone, our program covered:? ?? 3 Exclusive Trainings with Fellows ?? 16 Poster Presentations? ?? 14 Presentations ?? 1 Presidents Panel? ?? 1 spectacular Gala Dinner night (stay tuned for the full video!) Our presentations today featured cutting-edge research on sustainable solutions in Petroleum, Mining, Geothermal, CCUS and Hydrogen. With 105 organizations from 34 countries in attendance, #IGS2024 has evolved beyond a conference into a convergence of the brightest minds in #geomechanics and the global energy industry. Thank you to Tan Chee Phuat for a welcome address that set the tone for the next 3 days and to our opening speaker @Izwan Ismail - PETRONAS (VP, Group Technology & Commercialisation) for an inspiring talk on the importance of geomechanics in the energy industry. Kudos to the Fellows for their exceptional training sessions! ?? Maurice Dusseault on CCUS and Geomechanics, Laura Pyrak-Nolte on Fracture Properties, and Derek Elsworth on Geothermal Geomechanics delivered invaluable insights. With 2 more days of insightful presentations and networking sessions, you can still register for #IGS2024 https://www.igsevent.org/ Thank you to our sponsors for their support:? PETRONAS aramco Rockfield SLB Baker Hughes PTTEP International Petroleum Corp Equinor Oxy ResFrac Corporation AXIS WELL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED MetaRock Laboratories, Inc. SimTechLlc

??We are all set to welcome you to #IGS2024 from 17-20 November in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! This conference will bring together leading societies, experts, and thought leaders from around the globe for collaborative synergy in the field of geomechanics. This year’s focus on the ???????? ???? ???????????????????????? ???? ???????????????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ????????????????????, promises engaging discussions and invaluable knowledge exchange. Network with experts from 105 organizations across 34 countries and explore research studies on sustainable solutions in Petroleum, Mining, Geothermal, CCUS, and Hydrogen ?? Event Highlights ?? 17 November ? Explore Batu Caves, Islamic Arts Museum, or PETRONAS Twin Towers ? Education Workstream Forum with global leaders ?? 18 November ? Training with Fellows, Presidents’ Panel, and Gala Dinner ?? 19–20 November ? Technical Sessions, Student Contest, Deep Space Geomechanics, and a 5K Fun Run Don’t miss the knowledge, networking, and fun. See you at #IGS2024! https://www.igsevent.org/ Thanking our sponsors for their support: PETRONAS aramco Rockfield SLB Baker Hughes PTTEP International Petroleum Corp Equinor Oxy ResFrac Corporation AXIS WELL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED MetaRock Laboratories, Inc. SimTechLlc

??Exciting News! Join us at the upcoming International Geomechanics Symposium #IGS2024 to explore the Role of Geomechanics for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency. We are thrilled to announce our opening speakers: ? Izwan Ismail, PETRONAS - VP, Group Technology & Commercialisation ? Emry Hisham Yusoff, PETRONAS - Head, Carbon Management ? Sarawute Chantraprasert, PTTEP - Structural Geology Specialist ? Mohd Redhani B Abdul Rahman, PETRONAS - VP, Exploration With a technical program covering essential geomechanics applications—from energy storage and CO2 sequestration to AI and data analytics—this is the perfect platform to connect, learn, and grow! Don’t miss the chance to join global experts, share knowledge, and foster the next generation of geomechanics professionals. #IGS2024 #Geomechanics #EnergyEfficiency ??Register today https://www.igsevent.org/ Thanking our sponsors for their support: PETRONAS, aramco, SLB, Rockfield, PTTEP, Baker Hughes, International Petroleum Corp, Oxy, ResFrac Corporation, Equinor, MetaRock Laboratories, Inc., SimTechLlc, and AXIS WELL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED.