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Visit to TotalEnergies CSTJF in Pau-France
Visit to TotalEnergies CSTJF in Pau-France
On March 20, 2026, a technical visit was conducted to the Jean Féger Scientific and Technical Center (CSTJF) in Pau, France, TotalEnergies’ main research and expertise hub. During the visit, the results of an R&D project funded by TotalEnergies were presented, focusing on carbonate acidizing in the context of Pre-Salt reservoirs.
The CSTJF is a major center for innovation within TotalEnergies, integrating multidisciplinary expertise across the energy value chain and supporting both operational and research challenges worldwide. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss project outcomes with industry specialists and to strengthen collaboration in areas related to stimulation processes and energy transition technologies.
Research stay at The University of Texas at Austin
Research stay at The University of Texas at Austin
In February 2026, Prof. Pedro Tupã Pandava Aum spent a period as a visiting researcher at The University of Texas at Austin, working with the research group led by Prof. Ryosuke Okuno. The visit focused on planning future collaborations and advancing a joint Fulbright-funded project on enhanced CO₂ mineralization and carbonate acidizing research, strengthening cooperation in key areas of subsurface engineering and energy transition.
LCPetro participates in the 2026 SPE International Conference & Exhibition on Formation Damage Control
LCPetro participates in the 2026 SPE International Conference & Exhibition on Formation Damage Control
Between February 18–20, 2026, researchers from LCPetro took part in the SPE International Conference & Exhibition on Formation Damage Control, held in Lafayette, Louisiana (USA).
Presented papers:
SPE-230592-MS – Reactive Flow Simulation in Heterogeneous Carbonate Rocks Using Image-Based Porosity Fields
https://doi.org/10.2118/230592-MSSPE-230559-MS – Effect of Rock Surface Cleaning on Acid Dissolution Behavior in Carbonate Reservoirs
https://doi.org/10.2118/230559-MSSPE-230561-MS – Well Stimulation vs. Damage: Operational Implications for WAG and CO₂ Storage Projects
https://doi.org/10.2118/230561-MS
Technical visit to Texas A&M University
Technical visit to Texas A&M University
On February 12, 2026, LCPetro researchers visited the laboratories of Prof. A. Daniel Hill and Prof. Ding Zhu at Texas A&M University, both internationally recognized experts in petroleum engineering, particularly in well stimulation, strengthening collaboration and knowledge exchange in formation damage and stimulation research.
Course on Rheology of Colloidal Systems
Course on Rheology of Colloidal Systems
Between January 12 and 16, our research group had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Dr. Edvaldo Sabadini (UNICAMP), who taught the course Rheology of Colloidal Systems at UFPA–Salinópolis.
The course provided a comprehensive overview of the physical and chemical foundations of colloidal systems, including polymeric systems, particle dispersions, and surfactant-based aggregates, together with complementary characterization techniques such as static and dynamic light scattering and zeta potential measurements. Fundamental concepts of rheology were then introduced, with emphasis on linear and non-linear regimes and their applications to polymer solutions. The program concluded with a discussion of rheological applications in problems related to petroleum exploration, highlighting the relevance of rheology in the understanding and control of complex fluids used in the energy industry.
We sincerely thank Prof. Edvaldo Sabadini for sharing his expertise and experience with our group. We are confident that this course will be highly beneficial and that its impact will be reflected in future research developments and scientific outcomes.
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Inauguration of the Tupi Complex (CT)
Inauguration of the Tupi Complex (CT)
LCETRO attended the inauguration of the Tupi Complex (CT), a new modular research facility at UFPA designed to accommodate the administrative structure of the research group and support its growing scientific activities in petroleum and energy.
The construction of this space was made possible through an investment of approximately R$ 1 million by TotalEnergies. In addition, TotalEnergies maintains a long-term research partnership with the group, with total investments on the order of US$ 2 million (about R$ 11 million), including funding for R&D projects and infrastructure development.
This initiative highlights the strategic role of industry–university collaboration in fostering high-impact research, innovation, and capacity building in the energy sector.
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Jacob Palis Award ABC-Fulbright
Jacob Palis Award ABC-Fulbright
Prof. Pedro Tupã Pandava Aum (Universidade Federal do Pará) and Dr. Ryosuke Okuno (University of Texas at Austin) have been awarded the Jacob Palis Award 2025, granted by the Fulbright Commission and the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC).
This award fosters sustainable Brazil–U.S. collaborations in science and technology through short-term exchange visits. It will support the research project entitled:
“Evaluation of CO₂ Mineralization Potential in Amazonian Outcrops”, to be carried out from October 2025 to September 2027.
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First Joint Publication by Dr. Okuno and Dr. Aum
First Joint Publication by Dr. Okuno and Dr. Aum
Dr. Ryosuke Okuno (The University of Texas at Austin) and Dr. Pedro Tupã Pandava Aum (Federal University of Pará, Brazil) has resulted in their first co-authored publication.
The paper, titled “Enhanced ex-situ CO2 mineralization with stromatolite and silicate minerals using formate ligands”, has been published in Fuel.
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Fig. A possible reaction pathway for enhanced CO2 mineralization by formate.
Scientific cooperation visit to San Diego State University
Scientific cooperation visit to San Diego State University
Between May 26–28, 2025, Prof. Pedro Tupã Pandava Aum (UFPA), together with Prof. Eduardo Abreu (UNICAMP), conducted a scientific cooperation visit to the Computational Science Research Center (CSRC) at San Diego State University (SDSU) - California/USA. During the visit, Prof. Aum delivered a presentation on LCPETRO’s main research lines, highlighting ongoing work in numerical simulation and the progress of collaborative projects involving UFPA, UNICAMP, and SDSU. The delegation was hosted by Prof. José Castillo and researcher Miguel Dummett, fostering discussions on advanced computational methods and strengthening international research collaboration.
LCPETRO at the 12th PDPETRO!
LCPETRO at the 12th PDPETRO!
From October 30 to November 1, the Laboratory of Petroleum and Energy Science and Engineering (LCPETRO) took part in the 12th PDPETRO, held in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. Representing the laboratory were Professors Pedro Aum and Cláudio Lucas, along with researcher Emanuele Dutra Valente Duarte. They were accompanied by undergraduate and graduate students, contributing to the exchange of knowledge and experiences at one of the most important events in the Brazilian petroleum research community.
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Prof. Pedro Aum was appointed as an ABC Affiliate Member (2024–2028)
Prof. Pedro Aum was appointed as an ABC Affiliate Member (2024–2028)
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