TECHNICAL PROGRAMME | Energy Technologies – Future Pathways
Solar, Wind and Nuclear Integration
Forum 21 | Hall 5 Digital Poster Plaza 4
14
October
11:30
13:30
UTC+3
This forum will delve into challenges and opportunities of integrating these diverse energy sources into a cohesive power supply system. It will explore the latest advancements in grid technology, storage solutions, and policy frameworks that enable seamless integration. Participants will learn about the roles of solar and wind in complementing nuclear energy, the importance of balancing supply and demand, and strategies for maximising efficiency and reliability. The session will also address the environmental impacts and regulatory considerations associated with each energy source, offering a comprehensive overview of their synergistic potential in a sustainable energy future.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions monitoring, during field operations, is of crucial importance to oil and gas producers. The objective of this study is to introduce and evaluate the performance of a solar-powered GHG emissions monitoring system which can monitor, measure, track, and analyze GHG continuously, particularly Methane, Carbon Dioxide, and other required gases in real-time or near real-time to achieve several goals including compliance with regulations, emission reduction, environmental protection, reporting, operational efficiency, and early detection.
The GHG emissions monitoring system has several sensors that use several technologies to obtain the most accurate readings. For the measurement of methane emissions, the system uses gas standalone sensor pods which measure the methane and process the data into graphs using a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS); while for measuring Carbon Dioxide emissions, a non-dispersive infrared sensor (NDIR) is used. The solar system is used to power the batteries without any need for electricity for one week. The system provides a Wi-Fi 868 MHz system to connect all the sensor pods together.
Monitoring of fugitive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions typically involves identifying, quantifying, and tracking the release of GHGs from various sources that are not directly emitted through controlled processes. Emissions usually come from leaks, accidental releases, or inefficiencies in the handling of gases during production, transportation, or use. The study showed that using continuous emission monitoring helped to confirm the gas production system's reliability and conformance. Another key metric in measuring the system performance is Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) which significantly enhanced the gas production system performance through early detection of leaks which allows immediate remedy for such leaks not allowing them to deteriorate. Using solar energy power supply reduced the need for power supply and manpower at the well site. Overall, this system increased the measurement accuracy by 15%-20% and reduced the measurement cost by 25%. The system offers optional remote monitoring & data download on-site and is characterized by the simplicity of deployment and flexibility of data collection either through the internet or on-site.
This study introduces a simplified yet efficient wireless solar-powered GHG emission monitoring system able to measure more than one gas simultaneously using different gas sensor technologies.
The GHG emissions monitoring system has several sensors that use several technologies to obtain the most accurate readings. For the measurement of methane emissions, the system uses gas standalone sensor pods which measure the methane and process the data into graphs using a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS); while for measuring Carbon Dioxide emissions, a non-dispersive infrared sensor (NDIR) is used. The solar system is used to power the batteries without any need for electricity for one week. The system provides a Wi-Fi 868 MHz system to connect all the sensor pods together.
Monitoring of fugitive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions typically involves identifying, quantifying, and tracking the release of GHGs from various sources that are not directly emitted through controlled processes. Emissions usually come from leaks, accidental releases, or inefficiencies in the handling of gases during production, transportation, or use. The study showed that using continuous emission monitoring helped to confirm the gas production system's reliability and conformance. Another key metric in measuring the system performance is Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) which significantly enhanced the gas production system performance through early detection of leaks which allows immediate remedy for such leaks not allowing them to deteriorate. Using solar energy power supply reduced the need for power supply and manpower at the well site. Overall, this system increased the measurement accuracy by 15%-20% and reduced the measurement cost by 25%. The system offers optional remote monitoring & data download on-site and is characterized by the simplicity of deployment and flexibility of data collection either through the internet or on-site.
This study introduces a simplified yet efficient wireless solar-powered GHG emission monitoring system able to measure more than one gas simultaneously using different gas sensor technologies.
This study explores the development and optimization of hybrid energy systems combining wind and hydropower resources. Emphasizing their complementary nature, the research introduces a control algorithm for managing real-time electrical and thermal demands using both cogeneration and renewable sources. The study examines economic, environmental, and operational benefits of integrated systems, including improved reliability, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced supply security. A game-theoretical investment model is also proposed to evaluate strategic deployment of wind-hydro systems in competitive power markets. The hybrid configuration demonstrates significant potential for stable, cost-effective energy supply in both grid-connected and standalone applications, particularly in regions with fluctuating renewable resources.
Keywords: Wind-hydro integration, Cogeneration systems, Renewable energy management, Hybrid power systems, Energy optimization.
Keywords: Wind-hydro integration, Cogeneration systems, Renewable energy management, Hybrid power systems, Energy optimization.
Flexible operation of nuclear power plants provides a crucial opportunity to ensure the reliability of the intermittent renewable energy such as solar and wind energies in the electrical grid. Historically, nuclear reactors are well known for their primarily operation in the baseload generation due to their reliable and predictable energy outputs. However, advancement in nuclear reactors designs and control technologies enabled modern nuclear reactors to play the role of performing load following operation, where adjusting the energy outputs regarding the fluctuation in the renewable energy production and the electricity demand. In this role, nuclear plants provide residual-load following that complements the diurnal and seasonal profiles of solar and wind, reducing curtailment and maintaining system reliability.
This paper discovers the operational and technical feasibility of flexible nuclear reactor operations, emphasizing their capacity to critical grid services containing voltage stability, reactive power support, and frequency regulation. The new technologies and designs, notably Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced generation III+ reactors, show how nuclear power plant can effectively integrated to the electricity grid in order to enhance the performance of renewables.
Additionally, this paper illustrate the economic analysis comparing fixable nuclear operation against alternative grid stabilization method highlight the potential cost-benefit advantages, underscoring economic competitiveness and regulatory considerations critical for wider industry adoption.
Moreover, this paper discuss real world case study from countries actively performing nuclear flexibility such as France and Germany, which include evidence of practical outcomes, challenges, and solution advancement.
Conclusively, this paper demonstrate the strategic value and technical feasibility of flexible nuclear operation, presenting a solid, economically attractive pathway toward stable, sustainable and reliable energy system in the manner of rising renewable demand.
This paper discovers the operational and technical feasibility of flexible nuclear reactor operations, emphasizing their capacity to critical grid services containing voltage stability, reactive power support, and frequency regulation. The new technologies and designs, notably Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced generation III+ reactors, show how nuclear power plant can effectively integrated to the electricity grid in order to enhance the performance of renewables.
Additionally, this paper illustrate the economic analysis comparing fixable nuclear operation against alternative grid stabilization method highlight the potential cost-benefit advantages, underscoring economic competitiveness and regulatory considerations critical for wider industry adoption.
Moreover, this paper discuss real world case study from countries actively performing nuclear flexibility such as France and Germany, which include evidence of practical outcomes, challenges, and solution advancement.
Conclusively, this paper demonstrate the strategic value and technical feasibility of flexible nuclear operation, presenting a solid, economically attractive pathway toward stable, sustainable and reliable energy system in the manner of rising renewable demand.
Net-Zero reshapes energy and economic futures, driving rising natural resource demands. Underground saline aquifers, a globally overlooked resource, serve as natural CO₂ absorbers, energy storage vessels, and liquid mineral sources (lithium, deuterium, etc. for new energy and nuclear fusion). Single-purpose use (carbon reduction, energy storage or mining) is costly; circular multi-value development is vital for resource optimization and sustainable models. This paper demonstrated a triple-synergy solution after a decade of research, and analyzed the data from lab and pilots. The feasibility of the solution was validated through molecular simulations, laboratory experiments, and field analysis. Using unstable wind and solar power to inject gases into underground saline aquifers for the consumption of wind and solar power. Injecting industrial gas/air into saline aquifers yields three benefits. Injecting industrial waste gas or air primarily containing CO2 and N2 into underground saline aquifers yields three benefits. Scenario 1, Underground Carbon Capture: Saline aquifers' mineralization replaces ground-based CCUS, cutting costs by 90% for low-cost net zero. Scenario 2, Underground Energy Storage: As sealed geological structures, aquifers store compressed N₂ via differential pressure power generation, enabling long-duration storage for intermittent renewables. Scenario 3, Liquid Mining: Rich in new energy/nuclear fusion minerals such as lithium, beryllium, boron, potassium, uranium, and deuterium, aquifers enable extraction via gas injection, forming industrial value chains. This innovation disrupts traditional ground-based carbon capture, tank storage, and solid mining, integrating with wind/solar and nuclear fusion. The solution has achieved annual Mt-scale CO₂ storage, TWh power generation, and liquid mineral production in oilfields. With global aquifer distribution, it promises rapid replication to circular economy and climate sustainability.
Xiaoli Zhao
Chair
Vice Dean, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
School of Economics and Management, China University of Petroleum
China
Mubarak Alhajeri
Vice Chair
Assistant Professor
Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, PAAET
Kuwait
Abdulaziz Almathami
Speaker
Senior Researcher
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Saudi Arabia
Flexible operation of nuclear power plants provides a crucial opportunity to ensure the reliability of the intermittent renewable energy such as solar and wind energies in the electrical grid. Historically, nuclear reactors are well known for their primarily operation in the baseload generation due to their reliable and predictable energy outputs. However, advancement in nuclear reactors designs and control technologies enabled modern nuclear reactors to play the role of performing load following operation, where adjusting the energy outputs regarding the fluctuation in the renewable energy production and the electricity demand. In this role, nuclear plants provide residual-load following that complements the diurnal and seasonal profiles of solar and wind, reducing curtailment and maintaining system reliability.
This paper discovers the operational and technical feasibility of flexible nuclear reactor operations, emphasizing their capacity to critical grid services containing voltage stability, reactive power support, and frequency regulation. The new technologies and designs, notably Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced generation III+ reactors, show how nuclear power plant can effectively integrated to the electricity grid in order to enhance the performance of renewables.
Additionally, this paper illustrate the economic analysis comparing fixable nuclear operation against alternative grid stabilization method highlight the potential cost-benefit advantages, underscoring economic competitiveness and regulatory considerations critical for wider industry adoption.
Moreover, this paper discuss real world case study from countries actively performing nuclear flexibility such as France and Germany, which include evidence of practical outcomes, challenges, and solution advancement.
Conclusively, this paper demonstrate the strategic value and technical feasibility of flexible nuclear operation, presenting a solid, economically attractive pathway toward stable, sustainable and reliable energy system in the manner of rising renewable demand.
This paper discovers the operational and technical feasibility of flexible nuclear reactor operations, emphasizing their capacity to critical grid services containing voltage stability, reactive power support, and frequency regulation. The new technologies and designs, notably Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced generation III+ reactors, show how nuclear power plant can effectively integrated to the electricity grid in order to enhance the performance of renewables.
Additionally, this paper illustrate the economic analysis comparing fixable nuclear operation against alternative grid stabilization method highlight the potential cost-benefit advantages, underscoring economic competitiveness and regulatory considerations critical for wider industry adoption.
Moreover, this paper discuss real world case study from countries actively performing nuclear flexibility such as France and Germany, which include evidence of practical outcomes, challenges, and solution advancement.
Conclusively, this paper demonstrate the strategic value and technical feasibility of flexible nuclear operation, presenting a solid, economically attractive pathway toward stable, sustainable and reliable energy system in the manner of rising renewable demand.
Jinfang Wang
Speaker
Deputy Director
Office of the Chief Engineer, Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, China National Petroleum Corporation
China
Net-Zero reshapes energy and economic futures, driving rising natural resource demands. Underground saline aquifers, a globally overlooked resource, serve as natural CO₂ absorbers, energy storage vessels, and liquid mineral sources (lithium, deuterium, etc. for new energy and nuclear fusion). Single-purpose use (carbon reduction, energy storage or mining) is costly; circular multi-value development is vital for resource optimization and sustainable models. This paper demonstrated a triple-synergy solution after a decade of research, and analyzed the data from lab and pilots. The feasibility of the solution was validated through molecular simulations, laboratory experiments, and field analysis. Using unstable wind and solar power to inject gases into underground saline aquifers for the consumption of wind and solar power. Injecting industrial gas/air into saline aquifers yields three benefits. Injecting industrial waste gas or air primarily containing CO2 and N2 into underground saline aquifers yields three benefits. Scenario 1, Underground Carbon Capture: Saline aquifers' mineralization replaces ground-based CCUS, cutting costs by 90% for low-cost net zero. Scenario 2, Underground Energy Storage: As sealed geological structures, aquifers store compressed N₂ via differential pressure power generation, enabling long-duration storage for intermittent renewables. Scenario 3, Liquid Mining: Rich in new energy/nuclear fusion minerals such as lithium, beryllium, boron, potassium, uranium, and deuterium, aquifers enable extraction via gas injection, forming industrial value chains. This innovation disrupts traditional ground-based carbon capture, tank storage, and solid mining, integrating with wind/solar and nuclear fusion. The solution has achieved annual Mt-scale CO₂ storage, TWh power generation, and liquid mineral production in oilfields. With global aquifer distribution, it promises rapid replication to circular economy and climate sustainability.
Raid BuKhamseen
Speaker
Geosciences & Engineering Director
TAQA Well Solutions
Saudi Arabia
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions monitoring, during field operations, is of crucial importance to oil and gas producers. The objective of this study is to introduce and evaluate the performance of a solar-powered GHG emissions monitoring system which can monitor, measure, track, and analyze GHG continuously, particularly Methane, Carbon Dioxide, and other required gases in real-time or near real-time to achieve several goals including compliance with regulations, emission reduction, environmental protection, reporting, operational efficiency, and early detection.
The GHG emissions monitoring system has several sensors that use several technologies to obtain the most accurate readings. For the measurement of methane emissions, the system uses gas standalone sensor pods which measure the methane and process the data into graphs using a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS); while for measuring Carbon Dioxide emissions, a non-dispersive infrared sensor (NDIR) is used. The solar system is used to power the batteries without any need for electricity for one week. The system provides a Wi-Fi 868 MHz system to connect all the sensor pods together.
Monitoring of fugitive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions typically involves identifying, quantifying, and tracking the release of GHGs from various sources that are not directly emitted through controlled processes. Emissions usually come from leaks, accidental releases, or inefficiencies in the handling of gases during production, transportation, or use. The study showed that using continuous emission monitoring helped to confirm the gas production system's reliability and conformance. Another key metric in measuring the system performance is Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) which significantly enhanced the gas production system performance through early detection of leaks which allows immediate remedy for such leaks not allowing them to deteriorate. Using solar energy power supply reduced the need for power supply and manpower at the well site. Overall, this system increased the measurement accuracy by 15%-20% and reduced the measurement cost by 25%. The system offers optional remote monitoring & data download on-site and is characterized by the simplicity of deployment and flexibility of data collection either through the internet or on-site.
This study introduces a simplified yet efficient wireless solar-powered GHG emission monitoring system able to measure more than one gas simultaneously using different gas sensor technologies.
The GHG emissions monitoring system has several sensors that use several technologies to obtain the most accurate readings. For the measurement of methane emissions, the system uses gas standalone sensor pods which measure the methane and process the data into graphs using a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS); while for measuring Carbon Dioxide emissions, a non-dispersive infrared sensor (NDIR) is used. The solar system is used to power the batteries without any need for electricity for one week. The system provides a Wi-Fi 868 MHz system to connect all the sensor pods together.
Monitoring of fugitive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions typically involves identifying, quantifying, and tracking the release of GHGs from various sources that are not directly emitted through controlled processes. Emissions usually come from leaks, accidental releases, or inefficiencies in the handling of gases during production, transportation, or use. The study showed that using continuous emission monitoring helped to confirm the gas production system's reliability and conformance. Another key metric in measuring the system performance is Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) which significantly enhanced the gas production system performance through early detection of leaks which allows immediate remedy for such leaks not allowing them to deteriorate. Using solar energy power supply reduced the need for power supply and manpower at the well site. Overall, this system increased the measurement accuracy by 15%-20% and reduced the measurement cost by 25%. The system offers optional remote monitoring & data download on-site and is characterized by the simplicity of deployment and flexibility of data collection either through the internet or on-site.
This study introduces a simplified yet efficient wireless solar-powered GHG emission monitoring system able to measure more than one gas simultaneously using different gas sensor technologies.
Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
Speaker
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University
This study explores the development and optimization of hybrid energy systems combining wind and hydropower resources. Emphasizing their complementary nature, the research introduces a control algorithm for managing real-time electrical and thermal demands using both cogeneration and renewable sources. The study examines economic, environmental, and operational benefits of integrated systems, including improved reliability, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced supply security. A game-theoretical investment model is also proposed to evaluate strategic deployment of wind-hydro systems in competitive power markets. The hybrid configuration demonstrates significant potential for stable, cost-effective energy supply in both grid-connected and standalone applications, particularly in regions with fluctuating renewable resources.
Keywords: Wind-hydro integration, Cogeneration systems, Renewable energy management, Hybrid power systems, Energy optimization.
Keywords: Wind-hydro integration, Cogeneration systems, Renewable energy management, Hybrid power systems, Energy optimization.
