Dear GOPE 2025 attendees

Michael Radicone

Dear GOPE 2025 attendees, it is truly an honor to have been asked to write a welcome note for the Magnus Conference’s 4th Edition of the International Conference on Oil, Gas, and Petroleum Engineering. Although the demand for energy continues unabated, it is juxtaposed with the environmental, societal and generational impacts of greenhouse gas expression. The theme of the conference, "Innovations in Oil, Gas, and Petroleum Engineering for a Sustainable Future" is both an acknowledgment of what has been achieved and a rallying cry for what is yet to come. The employees, practitioners and researchers that comprise the petroleum sector are all stakeholders in a sustainable and ecologically progressive future.  Although having made amazing strides, the need for industrial acceptable technologies that help, rather than hinder commercial growth are sorely needed. It is with great anticipation; we look forward to hearing about the inventive, inspirational and innovative offerings of all the speakers and presenters.

GOPE 2025

On behalf of the Scientific Committee for 4^th Edition of International Conference on Oil, Gas, and Petroleum Engineering, it is my pleasure to invite you to participate in this hybrid meeting taking place in Valencia, Spain and virtually. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to explore and discuss the sustainable future of the oil and gas industry with experts from across the globe. As the past president of the International Association for Hydrogen Energy, I know that  decarbonization across the petrochemicals and refining industries will be challenging. Currently, hydrogen is produced at most oil refineries using technologies such as steam methane reforming using vast amounts of natural gas as the feedstock and thus producing large CO₂ emissions.  Hence, industry leaders in oil refining are moving forward with decarbonizations plans to install on-site green hydrogen production from utility-scale electrolyzers powered by excess renewable electricity.  While in Valencia, take time to visit the BP Castellón refinery to learn about their new green hydrogen production plant.