HR job title
- Assistant Professor
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- 0000-0002-5887-8508
Okoroafor, Esuru Assistant Professor
Positions
- Assistant Professor, Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering
- Faculty Affiliate, Energy Institute, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
Application of Petroleum Engineering Concepts for Low-Carbon Energy Technologies.
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Overview
Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Yehia, T., Gasser, M., Ebaid, H., Meehan, N., & Okoroafor, E. R.
(2024).
Comparative analysis of machine learning techniques for predicting drilling rate of penetration (ROP) in geothermal wells: A case study of FORGE site. Geothermics.
121, 103028-103028.
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Okoroafor, E. R., Nazari, N., Kim, T. W., Watkins, H. Y., Saltzer, S. D., & Kovscek, A. R.
(2024).
Assessment of hydrogen storage potential in depleted gas fields and power-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency: A northern California case study. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
71, 982-998.
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Okoroafor, E. R., Bracci, J., Boness, N. L., Saltzer, S. D., Shrimali, G., Hennessy, E. M., ... Kovscek, A. R.
(2024).
A Methodology for Fueling Mobility Markets with Hydrogen from Natural Gas plus Carbon Capture and Sequestration. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control.
133, 104095-104095.
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Okoroafor, E. R., & Horne, R. N.
(2024).
Fracture aperture anisotropic effects on field scale enhanced geothermal system thermal performance. 118, 102897-102897.
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Sekar, L. K., Kiran, R., Okoroafor, E. R., & Wood, D. A.
(2023).
Review of reservoir challenges associated with subsurface hydrogen storage and recovery in depleted oil and gas reservoirs. Journal of Energy Storage.
72, 108605-108605.
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Okoroafor, E. R., Sampaio, L., Gasanzade, F., Claro, Y. P., Zhou, J. D., Saltzer, S. D., Bauer, S., & Kovscek, A. R.
(2023).
Intercomparison of numerical simulation models for hydrogen storage in porous media using different codes. 292, 117409-117409.
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Anika, O. C., Nnabuife, S. G., Bello, A., Okoroafor, E. R., Kuang, B., & Villa, R.
(2022).
Prospects of low and zero-carbon renewable fuels in 1.5-degree net zero emission actualisation by 2050: A critical review. 5, 100072-100072.
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Callas, C., Saltzer, S. D., Davis, J. S., Hashemi, S. S., Kovscek, A. R., Okoroafor, E. R., ... Benson, S. M.
(2022).
Criteria and workflow for selecting depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs for carbon storage. APPLIED ENERGY.
324, 119668-119668.
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Okoroafor, E. R., & Horne, R. N.
(2022).
Temperature-dependent viscosity: Relevance to the numerical simulation of enhanced geothermal systems. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress.
34, 101439-101439.
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Okoroafor, E. R., Saltzer, S. D., & Kovscek, A. R.
(2022).
Toward underground hydrogen storage in porous media: Reservoir engineering insights. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
47(79), 33781-33802.
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Okoroafor, E. R., Williams, M. J., Gossuin, J., Keshinro, O., & Horne, R. N.
(2022).
Fracture roughness considerations in comparing CO2 and water as enhanced geothermal system working fluids. Geothermics.
106, 102578-102578.
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Okoroafor, E. R., Smith, C. M., Ochie, K. I., Nwosu, C. J., Gudmundsdottir, H., & Aljubran, M. J.
(2022).
Machine learning in subsurface geothermal energy: Two decades in review. Geothermics.
102, 102401-102401.
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Okoroafor, E. R., Co, C., & Horne, R. N.
(2022).
Numerical investigation of the impact of fracture aperture anisotropy on EGS thermal performance. Geothermics.
100, 102354-102354.
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Okoroafor, R., Munisteri, I., Sturgess, D., & Zafar, A.
(2015).
How Petroleum Industry Young Professionals Can Survive the Oil Price Volatility. 11(02), 28-36.
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Munisteri, I., Okoroafor, R., Zafar, A., Sturgess, D., & Gill, A.
(2015).
Navigating the Oil and Gas Industry: Soft Skills Needed Along the Way. 11(01), 15-17.
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Chalbaud, C., Okoroafor, R., Andreev, A., Svendsen, P., & Etkind, J.
(2010).
Public Energy Education. 06(01), 20-23.
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Okoroafor, R., Chalbaud, C., Andreev, A., Gupta, S., Toralde, J. S., & Etkind, J.
(2009).
Technical vs. Managerial Careers: What Experienced Professionals Say. 05(02), 5-9.
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Onyige, R., Gross, H., & Andreev, A.
(2008).
Energy Professionals - Competencies for the Future. 04(01), 13-18.
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Onyige, R., Gross, H., & Andreev, A.
(2008).
Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Views From Industry Young Professionals. 04(02), 9-11.
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Tealdi, L., & Onyige, R.
(2007).
Energy for the Future. 03(02), 10-16.
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Onyige, R., Tealdi, L., & Thomas, T.
(2007).
Old School vs. New School: Back to Basics!. 03(03), 9-13.
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Tealdi, L., & Onyige, R.
(2007).
The Dragon and the Tiger. 03(01), 11-13.
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Indro, A. P., Sekar, L. K., Matey-Korley, G. V., Ikeokwu, C. C., & Okoroafor, E. R.
A compilation of losses related to hydrogen storage in porous media: Implications for hydrogen recovery and productivity from saline aquifers. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
78, 1288-1305.
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Yehia, T., Gasser, M., Ebaid, H., Meehan, N., & Okoroafor, E. R.
(2024).
Comparative analysis of machine learning techniques for predicting drilling rate of penetration (ROP) in geothermal wells: A case study of FORGE site. Geothermics.
121, 103028-103028.
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conference paper
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Tayyib, D., Ekeoma, P. I., Offor, C. P., Adetula, O., Okoroafor, J., Egbe, T. I., & Okoroafor, E. R.
(2023).
Oil and Gas Skills for Low-Carbon Energy Technologies
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Merzoug, A., & Okoroafor, R. E.
(2023).
Selection Criteria for Repurposing Oil And Gas Well to Geothermal Heat Extraction
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Okoroafor, E. R., Kang, Y., Elsayed, T., & Indro, A.
(2023).
Enabling CO2 Plume Geothermal: Key Geological, Reservoir, and Operational Considerations
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Okoroafor, E. R., Kim, T. W., Nazari, N., Watkins, H. Y., Saltzer, S. D., & Kovscek, A. R.
(2022).
Assessing the Underground Hydrogen Storage Potential of Depleted Gas Fields in Northern California
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Dikeh, C., Ikeokwu, C., Egbe, T. I., Ochuba, M. N., Adekanye, M., Anifowose, E., & Okoroafor, E. R.
(2022).
Artificial Neural Networks for Geothermal Reservoirs: Implications for Oil and Gas Reservoirs
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Okoroafor, E. R., Offor, C. P., & Prince, E. I.
(2022).
Mapping Relevant Petroleum Engineering Skillsets for the Transition to Renewable Energy and Sustainable Energy
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Okoroafor, E. R., Obi, C., Akenobo, C., Dagogo-Jack, C. D., Nnebocha, E., Okeke, U., ... Mezie-Okoye, S.
(2017).
Production Increase in an Onshore Oilfield Using a Rapid Screening and Multidisciplinary Approach
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Okoroafor, R. E., Ekhaesomhi, P., Ipinyemi, G., Oyenuga, F., Ilesanmi, O., Haq, S., ... Nnebocha, E.
(2016).
Enhanced Geosteering With While-Drilling Productivity Evaluation: A Methodology to Optimize Horizontal Well Productivity
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Haq, S. A., Denichou, J. M., Okoroafor, R., & Zhou, W.
(2016).
The Quest for Productivity Steering
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Okoroafor, R. E., Nkanga, A., Okoli, F., Babatunde, F., Danison, I., & Akinnagbe, T.
(2015).
From Exploration to Development: The Value of Formation Pressure While Drilling Applications
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Okoroafor, R. E., Haq, S. A., Zhou, W., & Denichou, J.
(2015).
While-Drilling Productivity Evaluation of Horizontal Wells
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Okoroafor, R. E., Haq, S., Ortenzi, L., Zhou, W., Nkanga, A., Khattak, I., & Okenwa, D.
(2014).
Maximizing the Benefits of Real-Time LWD Data for Production Performance Prediction
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Ortenzi, L., Okoroafor, R. E., & Jain, V.
(2013).
A Case Study of Real-Time Integrated Formation Evaluation and Horizontal Wellbore Placement in a Thin-Bedded Reservoir
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Nnebocha, E. A., Okoroafor, R. E., & Singh, K.
(2013).
Production Logging and Flow Diagnosis in Heterogenous Reservoirs
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Enwemadu, A., Bontems, F., Akinyamoju, B., Epete, S., Ciaroni, M., Okoroafor, R. E., Singh, K., & Nnebocha, E.
(2012).
An Integrated Approach to Cement Evaluation
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Adoghe, L., Effiom, O., Bakare, O., Nkanga, A., Liu, F., & Okoroafor, R.
(2012).
Optimizing Waterflooding Schemes and Completion Decisions in Deepwater environments using Formation Pressure While Drilling (FPWD): A Bonga Field Application
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Tayyib, D., Ekeoma, P. I., Offor, C. P., Adetula, O., Okoroafor, J., Egbe, T. I., & Okoroafor, E. R.
(2023).
Oil and Gas Skills for Low-Carbon Energy Technologies
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institutional repository document
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Sekar, L. K., Galvis, H., & Okoroafor, E.
(2024).
Prospects for Underground Hydrogen Storage in Saline Reservoirs: A Case Study of Sacramento Basin
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saltzer, s., Okoroafor, E., Bracci, J., Boness, N., Shrimali, G., Hennessy, E., ... Kovscek, A. R.
(2023).
A Methodology for Fueling Mobility Markets with Hydrogen from Natural Gas Plus Carbon Capture and Sequestration
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Sekar, L. K., Galvis, H., & Okoroafor, E.
(2024).
Prospects for Underground Hydrogen Storage in Saline Reservoirs: A Case Study of Sacramento Basin
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patent
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Lewis, R., Duru, C., & Okoroafor, E.
(2017).
Detecting and quantifying hydrocarbon volumes in sub-seismic sands in the presence of anisotropy
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Lewis, R., Duru, C., & Okoroafor, E.
(2017).
Detecting and quantifying hydrocarbon volumes in sub-seismic sands in the presence of anisotropy
Teaching
teaching activities
- PETE321 Formation Evaluation Instructor
- PETE489 Sptp: Crbn Capt Utlz & Sequest Instructor
- PETE491 Hnr-research Instructor
- PETE644 Co2 Capture & Uses Instructor
- PETE681 Seminar Instructor
- PETE684 Professional Internship Instructor
- PETE685 Directed Studies Instructor
- PETE689 Sptp: Subrfce Eng Sustain Eng Instructor
- PETE689 Sptp: Subsrfce Eng Sustain Eng Instructor
- PETE691 Research Instructor
- PETE692 Professional Study Instructor
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University - (Stanford, California, United States) 2021
awards and honors
- Reservoir Description and Dynamics Award, conferred by Society of Petroleum Engineers - (Richardson, Texas, United States), 2017
- Young Member Outstanding Service Award, conferred by Society of Petroleum Engineers - (Richardson, Texas, United States), 2016
- Young Member Outstanding Service Award, conferred by Society of Petroleum Engineers - (Richardson, Texas, United States), 2014
Contact
first name
- Esuru
has last name
- Okoroafor
Other
- ritaok@tamu.edu