SPE International CCUS Conference and Exhibition

I invite you to join us for the first edition of the SPE International CCUS Conference and Exhibition in The Hague, Netherlands. In collaboration with leading CCUS industry bodies such as GCCS, IEAGHG, and IOGP, we aim to facilitate advanced dialogues on CCUS policy, technology choices, engineering, and industry governance. Join our leadership community and contribute to delivering an effective and affordable CCUS industry, urgently needed for material decarbonisation.

This conference reflects the full complexity and opportunity within CCUS bringing together subsurface, technology, policy, and emerging utilisation pathways into one cohesive platform. More than just a learning forum, it enables meaningful cross-disciplinary dialogue focused on real-world challenges, from scaling projects and managing risks to navigating regulations and improving economic viability.

Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage is a growth business (average ~10% per year since 2016). CCUS enables de-carbonisation without de-industrialisation, protecting and creating new jobs. Major capital projects are now well underway across the globe: in gas processing, power generation, cement and other industries, onshore & offshore, in saline aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields, in sandstones, carbonates and reactive formations. Learning and collaboration is essential to manage risks and reduce costs, as together we explore technical and commercial opportunities, and build out a new industry.

As 2026-2027 Chair of the SPE CCUS Technical Section, I strongly encourage professionals across the energy transition ecosystem to attend the 2027 SPE International CCUS Conference and Exhibition. What distinguishes this event is its engineering-first perspective on CCUS. The program addresses CCUS as a fully integrated system—covering storage site development, injection operations, well integrity, facilities, and monitoring, measurement, and verification (MMV)—all anchored in real case histories. This ensures that discussions move beyond ambition to execution, performance, and assurance, which are critical to scaling CCUS commercially. From the perspective of the SPE CCUS Technical Section, this conference plays a vital role in our mission to connect global expertise, accelerate learning from operational experience, and promote standards-driven deployment. The energy transition demands rapid scaling of CCUS, and with that comes a critical need to share lessons learned, de-risk projects, and innovate across the full value chain. Attending this event is also an investment in the broader professional CCUS community. As participation directly supports advance knowledge sharing, professional development, and a global CCUS dialogue. In summary, if you are serious about delivering CCUS projects that are safe, reliable, and economically viable, this conference is essential. I look forward to seeing you in The Hague as we collectively shape the next phase of CCUS deployment.

With the steady increase of CCUS projects and the bold ambition of deployment necessary to meet climate goals, there is an ever pressing need to share learnings, inspire projects and explore new approaches. This conference welcomes all from the experienced practitioner to early career researcher to delve into the most relevant topics to help ensure safe, reliable and successful CCUS deployment.

CCUS is more than C and S. The U may turn CO2 into a useful component in a much-needed securing of our energy, while solving a problem. Much creative thinking along with practical work is required to meet both goals in a way which is also economically sustainable. Therefore, this conference bridges a wide span of topics within the World of CCUS. Attend to hear about challenges and opportunities, and most likely contribute by discussing with peers what is on your mind.

CCUS is moving from concept to large‑scale execution—and the need for strong, practical, and credible technical contributions has never been greater. The 2027 SPE International CCUS Conference and Exhibitiob is your platform to showcase real experience, challenge assumptions, and influence how CCUS is deployed worldwide. By contributing, you don’t just share your work, you help shape standards, de-risk projects, and accelerate impact across the industry. If you are working on storage, wells, monitoring, or scale-up challenges, this is where your voice matters and your expertise can make a difference.

The 2027 SPE International CCUS Conference is a premier platform for advancing carbon capture, utilisation, and storage by bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers. The event programme uniquely covers the full CCUS value chain, offering a valuable opportunity to exchange practical insights, discover cutting-edge technologies, present your projects, and build strategic partnerships. It also enables participants to contribute to scalable low-carbon solutions while strengthening project economics, enhancing investment attractiveness, and improving the commercial viability of CCUS developments.

The 2027 SPE International CCUS Conference and Exhibition is your opportunity to engage directly with the current state of research, policy, and industrial deployment in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage across a rapidly evolving global landscape. The conference brings together stakeholders from academia, industry, and government, enabling evidence-based discussion on both technical advances and real-world implementation challenges. In addition, it provides a forum to build connections that can translate research insights into practice and support more coordinated progress across the field.

The SPE International CCUS Conference and Exhibition comes at a critical point where our industry must move from ambition to disciplined, scalable execution. Beyond its central role in decarbonisation and the energy transition, CCUS is increasingly becoming a key enabler for managing CO₂ across upstream petroleum operations, creating tangible value through emmissions reduction and asset optimisation. This conference provides a unique platform to share real project experience, advance best practices in subsurface storage, monitoring, operations, value chain optimisation, and risk management, and bring together the technical depth and cross-disciplinary thinking needed to unlock CCUS at scale—making it a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of energy.

As a long-term SPE member and CCUS practitioner, I strongly encourage anyone serious about carbon storage to attend this conference. In my experience, SPE events consistently deliver real value-and this one stands out for providing practical, decision-ready insights across the full CCUS value chain that can be directly applied to advancing projects and improving outcomes. The opportunity to connect with a global community of experts, operators, and innovators who are actively shaping CCUS deployment is unmatched. If you are looking to accelerate progress, build meaningful partnerships, and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field, this is a conference you should not miss.

CCS is moving rapidly from ambition to implementation. To make that transition successful, we need to look beyond individual projects and build a well-coordinated system across the entire value chain. This requires strong collaboration between industry, infrastructure developers, policymakers and technical experts. The SPE International CCUS Conference and Exhibition brings these different perspectives together, offering a valuable opportunity to exchange practical experiences, discuss shared challenges and build the partnerships needed to accelerate safe and effective CCS deployment at scale. The technology is available. The real challenge is bringing all parts of the value chain together. Let’s take on that challenge together. I look forward to welcoming you to The Hague.