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Patzek receives distinguished Erasmus Award

KAUST · Oct 28

KAUST Professor Tadeusz Patzek has received the EAGE Desiderius Erasmus Award for his contributions to energy supply research. The award recognizes Patzek's analysis of shale gas and biofuels, as well as his work on climate change and environmental damage. Patzek currently directs the Ali I. Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center at KAUST, focusing on the impact of fossil fuels and agrofuels on social and ecological systems. Why it matters: The recognition highlights KAUST's contribution to research on sustainable energy strategies and their impact on global environmental policy.

Merchants in innovation

KAUST · Nov 24

KAUST hosted the KAUST Research Conference: Advances in Well Construction with Focus on Near-Wellbore Physics and Chemistry from November 7 to 9. The conference was co-chaired by Eric van Oort, a professor at UT Austin, and Tadeusz Patzek, director of the University’s Upstream Petroleum Engineering Research Center. Attendees included professors from the University of Queensland and UT Austin, and directors from GenesisRTS and Labyrinth Consulting Services, Inc. Why it matters: The conference facilitates international collaboration on advancements in petroleum engineering and well construction technologies, which are strategically important for Saudi Arabia.