CHALLENGE:
Reducing Product Loss and Methane Emissions from Marginal Wells and Oil & Gas Facilities in Oklahoma through Energy Addition

RECOMMENDATION:
Each team will integrate all four pillars into a single recommendation that addresses:
• Technical feasibility
• Economic viability
• Legal and regulatory considerations
• Community and educational engagement

More detailed information about the Four Pillars can be found [here].

The final proposal should explain how the recommended solution advances:
• Energy Security and Reliability
• Environmental Stewardship
• Affordability
while supporting responsible development of Oklahoma’s energy resources through the Energy Addition.

DELIVERABLES

• Executive Summary (2-3 pages)
• Research Poster
• 10-minute Presentation
• Integrated Recommendation demonstrating how all four University of Tulsa Center for Energy Studies (TU CES) pillars work together to solve the challenge

JUDGING CRITERIA

This structure mirrors the TU CES vision by requiring students to think beyond engineering solutions and consider the full energy project lifecycle through the Center’s four foundational pillars of Technical, Business, Legal/Regulatory, and Education & Engagement, while emphasizing the broader goals of the Energy Addition and Energy Sustainability. For detailed information and things to consider regarding these pillars, [follow this link].