Publications

Articles

2025
1. Zamehrian, M., and Gupta, I. (2025). Impact of Well Flow Dynamics and Formation Characteristics on Underground Hydrogen Storage in Aquifers, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 109, 2025, Pages 995-1007, ISSN 0360-3199, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.02.161.

2. Sambo, C and Gupta, I., (2025). Numerical Simulation for Subsidence Control in Gas Hydrate Extraction Operations, Marine and Petroleum Geology, Volume 171, 107160, ISSN 0264-8172, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2024.107160.

3. Budiman, R., and Gupta, I., (2024 – under review). Examining Moderate Temperature Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage in the Texas Carrio-Wilcox Aquifer Using Numerical Simulations.

4. Sambo, C., and Gupta, I. (2024 – under review). Numerical Simulation of CO2 Sequestration in Hydrate Structures within Deep Sea Sediments, Fuel.

2024
5. Zamehrian, M., Gupta, I., and Zeidouni, M. (2024). Perforation design coupled with heterogeneity during underground hydrogen storage in steeply dipping anticline aquifers, Gas Science and Engineering, Volume 131, 205470, ISSN 2949-9089, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2024.205470.

6. Elnoamany, Y, Michael, A, Gupta, I, Bhinde, T, Todman, S, Waltrich, P. J., & Chen, Y. (2024). Blowout-Capping-Fracturing-Relief Well: A Full Cycle Workflow. SPE J. 29 (02): 780797. SPE-217462-PA. One Petro, https://doi.org/10.2118/217462-PA.

7. Sambo, C., and Gupta, I. (2024). Exploring Feasibility and Optimization of CO2 Sequestration in Depleted Methane Hydrate Reservoirs. Presented at the 2024 SPE ATCE, New Orleans, Louisiana, https://doi.org/10.2118/220996-MS.

2023
8. Dhakal, S., & Gupta, I. (2023). Gas Hydrates Reserve Characterization Using Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Numerical Simulation: A Case Study of Green Canyon 955, Gulf of Mexico. Energies 16, 3275. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073275.

9. Cepeda-Salgado, B., Lee, G.S., Gupta, I., Willson, C. & Kam, S.I. (2023). Surfactant/Foam Processes in Shallow Subsurface Remediation: Evaluation of Foams as a Blocking Agent. Transport in Porous Media 149, 709–732 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-023-01980-y.

10. Dhakal, S., & Gupta, I. (2023). Slope instability of submarine sediments due to hydrate dissociation: A case study of Northern Cascadia Margin. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, Volume 223, 211558, ISSN 2949-8910, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.211558.

2022
11. Michael, A., and Gupta, I. (2022). Wellbore Integrity After a Blowout: Stress Evolution Within the Casing-Cement Sheath-Rock Formation System, Results in Geophysical Sciences, Volume 12, 100045, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ringps.2022.100045.

12. Ajayi, T., & Gupta, I. (2022). Simulation_Data_NASEM_GRP, Research simulation data from wellbore integrity numerical modeling studies, https://doi.org/10.31390/petroleum_engineering_data.01.

2021
13. Ajayi, T., & Gupta, I. (2021). Geochemical Integrity of Cement under GoM Offshore Subsurface Conditions, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 201, 08443, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108443.

14. Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2021). A Comparative Study of Oriented Perforating and Fracture Initiation in Shale Gas Plays. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 88, 103801, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.103801.

15. Mbaegbu, M.F., Adhikari, P.L., Rowe, M., and Gupta, I. (2021). Mass Spectrometric Calibration Procedure for Real-Time Detection of Lighter Hydrocarbons, Energies 14, 2123. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14082123.

16. Dhakal, S., & Gupta, I. (2021). Simulating Gas Hydrate Formation in the Southern Hydrate Ridge, Cascadia Margin, Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 88, 103845, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.103845.

17. *Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2021). A Semi-Analytical Modeling Approach for Hydraulic Fracture Initiation and Orientation in Shale Reservoirs. SPE Production & Operations. Society of Petroleum Engineers, https://doi.org/10.2118/204480-PA.

2020
18. Dhakal, S., & Gupta, I. (2020). Predictive Modeling of Methane Hydrate Formation using Numerical Simulations, Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 75, ISSN 1875-5100, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103154.

19. Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2020). Fracture Prevention Following Offshore Well Blowouts: Selecting the Appropriate Capping Stack Shut-In Strategy, SPE Drilling and Completions, SPE-199673-PA, https://doi.org/10.2118/199673-PA.

20. Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2020). Orientation Criteria of Fracture Initiation in Poroelastic Media: Application in Unconventional Reservoirs, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 190, ISSN 0920-4105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2020.107033.

21. Afekare, D., Gupta, I., & Rao, D. (2020). Nanoscale investigation of silicon dioxide nanofluids and implications for enhanced oil recovery - an atomic force microscope study. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Volume 191, 107165, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2020.107165.

22. Fleifel, H., Izadi, M., Park, S., Gupta, I., Lee, G.S., and Kam, S.I. (2020). Shallow Subsurface Environmental Remediation by Using Tracer-Surfactant-Foam Processes: History-Matching and Performance Prediction. Transport in Porous Media, 565–592 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-020-01458-1.

23.*Dhakal, S., & Gupta, I. (2020). Geothermal energy systems and thermo-hydro-mechanical and chemical modeling - A brief review. Transactions - Geothermal Resources Council, 44, 1180-1190. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/petroleum_engineering_pubs/361

24.*Michael, A., and I. Gupta. "Oriented Perforations: A Numerical Model for Fracture Initiation Pressure Prediction in Horizontal Wells." Paper presented at the 54th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, physical event cancelled, June 2020.

25.*Elnoamany, Y. A., Michael, A., and I. Gupta. "Numerical Modeling of Fracture Propagation During Post-Blowout Capping in Offshore Wells." Paper presented at the 54th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, physical event cancelled, June 2020.

26.*Michael A., & Gupta, I. (2020). A Semi-Analytical Modeling Approach for Hydraulic Fracture Initiation and Orientation in Shale Reservoirs. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, https://doi.org/10.15530/urtec-2020-3137.

27.*Michael, Andreas , and Ipsita Gupta. "Wellbore Integrity During Blowouts: Broaching Prevention and Control." Paper presented at the IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition, Galveston, Texas, USA, March 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/199673-MS

2019
28.*Abzaletdinov, G., *Ajayi, T., *Elnoamany, Y., Durkin, S, & Gupta, I. (2019). A fishtail well design for cyclic steam injection—A case study from Yarega heavy oil field in Russia. Energy Science & Engineering. Wiley Publications, https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.433.

29.*Temitope A, Gupta I. A review of reactive transport modeling in wellbore integrity problems. J Pet Sci Eng. 2019;1:1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2018.12.079.

30.*Asala, H.I., Chebeir, J., Manee, V., Gupta, I., Taleghani, A.D., & Romagnoli, J.A. (2019). An Integrated Machine Learning Approach to Shale Gas Supply Chain Optimization and Re-frac Well Candidate Identification. SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering, 22(4):1201-1224. SPE-187361-PA. https://doi.org/10.2118/187361-PA.

31. Chebeir, J., *Asala, H., Manee, V., Gupta, I., & Romagnoli, J. (2019). Data Driven Techno-Economic Framework for the Development of Shale Gas Resources. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 103007, ISSN 1875-5100, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2019.103007.

32.*Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2019). Orientation Criteria of Fracture Initiation in Poroelastic Media: Application in Unconventional Reservoirs. SPE Europec 2019, Society of Petroleum Engineers. SPE-195494-MS. https://doi.org/10.2118/195494-MS.

33.*Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2019). Analysis of drilling-induced tensile fracture initiation in porous, permeable media considering fluid infiltration. 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/petroleum_engineering_pubs/372

34.*Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2019). Geomechanics of Post-Blowout Fracture Initiation and Broaching During Loss of Control in Offshore Wells. EAGE Extended Abstract 1697 (pp. 1-4). 81st EAGE Conference & Exhibition, London, UK.

35.*Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2019). Orientation of Hydraulic Fracture Initiation in Poroelastic Media: An Analytical Criterion for Perforated Wellbores. EAGE Extended Abstract 1701 (pp. 1-4). 81st EAGE Conference & Exhibition, London, UK.

36. *Asala, H., & Gupta, I. (2019). Numerical Modeling Aspects of Fluid-driven Interface Debonding after Wellbore Plugging and Abandonment. 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/petroleum_engineering_pubs/371

37. *Michael, A., & Gupta, I. (2019). Analysis of fracture initiation and broaching resulting from worst case discharge events. 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/petroleum_engineering_pubs/370

2018
38. Chebeir, J., *Asala, H., Manee, V., Gupta, I., & Romagnoli, J. (2018). Comprehensive Investment Framework for Optimal Unconventional Reservoir Exploitation and Shale Gas Distribution. 13th International Symposium on Process System Engineering, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, vol. 44, pp. 961-966.

2017
39. *Asala, H., Chebeir, J., Zhu, W., Gupta, I., Taleghani, Dahi A., Romagnoli, J. A. (2017). A machine learning approach to optimize shale gas supply chain networks. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-187361-MS (pp.1-29). https://doi.org/10.2118/187361-MS.

2015
40. Gupta, I., Wilson, A. M., & Rostron, B. J. (2015). Groundwater age, brine migration, and large‐scale solute transport in the Alberta Basin, Canada. Geofluids, 15(4), 608-620. https://doi.org/10.1111/gfl.12131.

2012
41. Meddaugh, W. S., Osterloh, T. W., Gupta, I., Rowan, D. E., Champenoy, N., Gonzalez, G., & Toomey, N. (2012). The Wafra Field First Eocene Carbonate Reservoir Steamflood Pilots: Geology, Heterogeneity, Steam-Rock Interaction. EAGE GEO 2012, MS 1182576.

42. Meddaugh, W. S., Gupta, I., Osterloh, W. T., Rowan, D. E., Champenoy, N., Gonzalez, G., Aziz, S., Toomey, S., Bachtel, S., Brown, J., Hoadley, S., Al-Yami, F., & Barge, D. (2012). The Wafra Field First Eocene Carbonate Reservoir Steamflood Pilots: Geology, Heterogeneity, Steam/Rock Interaction, and Reservoir Response. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) (pp. 1-29). Society of Petroleum Engineers. https://doi.org/10.2118/158324-MS.

43. Gupta, I., Wilson, A.M., Rostron, B.J. Cl/Br compositions as indicators of the origin of brines: 339 hydrogeologic simulations of the Alberta Basin, Canada.Geol.Soc.Am.Bull. 124, 200-212 (2012).


Conference Presentations (*graduate students)

2024
1. *Budiman, R., & Gupta, I. (2024) Heat Harvesting in Shallow Sedimentary Layer – Case Study: Texas, Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, GRC Conference/Poster Presentation: Geothermal Rising Conference, October 2024 in Waikoloa, HI.

2. *Budiman, R., & Gupta, I. (2024) Investigating Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage in the Texas Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer using Numerical Simulation, InterPore 16th Annual Meeting & Conference Courses, May 2024 in Qingdao, China.

3. *Zamehrian, M., Gupta, I., & Zeidouni, M. (2024), "Wellbore Configurations for Underground Hydrogen Storage in an Anticline Aquifer", 27th Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium, New Orleans, August 2024.

2023
4. *Sepulveda, G., & Gupta, I. (2023) Cement Characterization for Well Integrity Analysis Using X-Ray Techniques, Energy Transition Research Symposium, October 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA.

5. *Budiman, R., & Gupta, I. (2023) Low Temperature Geothermal Utilization in Texas Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, GRC Conference/Poster Presentation: Low Temperature: Latest Technology and Developments, October 2023 in Reno, NV.

2022
6. Gupta, I. (2022), Permanent Plugging and Abandonment of Unconventional Wells: Applying Lessons Learned from the NASEM GRP Funded GoM P&A Project, SPE Cementing Workshop, September 2022.

7. *Dhakal, S., Gupta, I. (2022). Numerical Modeling of Slope Instability in Marine Hydrate-Bearing Sediment. In American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting. Chicago, Illinois.

2021
8. *Dhakal, S. & Gupta, I. (2021) “Numerical simulation of slope failure in a gas hydrate-bearing continental slope” INTERPORE 2021. 31 May-4 June.

9. *Ajayi, T., & Gupta, I. (2021) Reactive Transport Simulations of Cement-Rock Integrity, GRC/SPE Workshop: High-Temperature Well Cementing and Well Integrity - Exploring Geothermal and Oil and Gas Synergies, October 2021 in San Diego, CA.

10. *Dhakal, S., & Gupta, I. (2021) Numerical Simulation of Methane Hydrates Formation in the Cascadia Margin, Pacific Ocean, 10th International Gas Hydrate Conference, Singapore. 18-23 July, 2021.

2020
11. Temitope Ajayi and Ipsita Gupta (2020), Thermo Hydro Chemical numerical analysis of subsurface sealing materials presented at 2020 AGU Fall Meeting, 7-11 Dec.

12. Ipsita Gupta and Temitope Ajayi (2020), Residence Time Investigation of contaminants in marine sediments presented at 2020 AGU Fall Meeting, 7-11 Dec.

13. *Dhakal, S. and Gupta, I. (2020), PySolute: A Python-based Solute Transport Simulator, presented at 2020 AGU Fall Meeting, 7-11 Dec.
2019

14. Gupta, I. (2019). Predicting Hydrocarbon Volumes and Pathways from Subsurface Formations to the Sea Floor During Blowouts in Gulf of Mexico Offshore Settings. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference (GOMOSES).

15. Ajayi, T., & Gupta, I. (2019) “A Pitzer Ion Interaction Model for Gulf of Mexico Wellbore Integrity Assessments” 23rd Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana. 26-28 August.

16. Dhakal, S., & Gupta, I. (2019) “Modeling of the Geomechanical Properties of Hydrate Bearing Sediments” 23rd Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana. 26-28 August.

17. Mbaegbu, M., Adhikari, P.L., & Gupta, I (2019). “Real-Time Quantitative Analysis of Lighter Hydrocarbons to Improve Reservoir Characterization information on Rig sites”, National Association of Black Geologists, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA 2-7 September.

18. Mbaegbu, M., Adhikari, P.L., & Gupta, I (2019). “Improving Onsite Reservoir Fluid Characterization using Mass Spectrometry”, 23rd Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana USA 26-28 August.

2018
19. *Asala, H., Gupta, I. (2018). 3D Finite Element Sub-modeling of Fluid-driven Interface De-bonding after Well Plugging and Abandonment. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts.

20. *Abzaletdinov, G., Gupta, I., Durkin, S. (2018). Delaying Steam Breakthrough in a Fractured Heavy Oil Reservoir – Strategies and Outcomes. Interpore 10th Annual Meeting.

21. *Abzaletdinov, G., Gupta, I., Durkin, S. (2018). Development Strategies for a Fractured, Heavy Oil Reservoir – Results from Numerical Simulations. 22nd Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium.

22. *Michael, A., Gupta, I. (2018). Fluid-Driven Fracture Initiation During Loss of Control Situations. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts.

23. *Asala, H., Gupta, I. (2018). Gas Migration in non-Newtonian Drilling fluids – A CFD Approach. 1st Annual SIAM TX-LA Regional Section Meeting.

24. *Ajayi, T., Gupta, I. (2018). Geochemical considerations for Gulf of Mexico wellbore integrity predictions. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts.

25. *Vasquez, F., Gupta, I. (2018). Impact of stacked geologic sequence on oil spill volumes. Interpore 10th Annual Meeting.

26. *Dhakal, S., Gupta, I. (2018). Quantitative Study of Reservoir Quality Changes due to Methane Hydrate Formation. InterPore 10th Annual Meeting.

27. *Ajayi, T., Gupta, I. (2018). Reactive Chemistry in Offshore Well Integrity Problems – What We Know, What We Should Know. 22nd Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium.

28. *Mbaegbu, M., Adhikari, P., ǂ Petras, R. M., Gupta, I. (2018). Real Time Measurement of Gas Composition from Live Well Fluids at Drilling Site. Goldschmidt 2018.

29. *Dhakal, S., Gupta, I. (2018). Reservoir Characterization of Methane Hydrates using Numerical Models. 22nd Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium.

30. *Dhakal, S., Gupta, I. (2018). Reservoir Simulations for Comparative Hydrate Formation Study across Different Sites in the Gulf of Mexico. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts.

31. *Dhakal, S., Gupta, I. (2018). Thermogenic Methane Hydrates Formation due to Fault Activation in Marine Environment. Goldschmidt 2018.

32. *Dhakal, S., Gupta, I. (2018). Using TOUGH+Hydrate to Characterize Subsurface Hydrate Reservoirs, TOUGH Symposium, Berkeley, California. 8-10 October.

2017
33. *Vasquez, F., Gupta, I. (2017). Calculation of Worst-case Discharge in Gulf of Mexico. 21st Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium.

34. *Abzaletdinov, G., Gupta, I. (2017). Development of Mathematical Approaches and Recommendations for Numerical Simulation of Tight, Fractured Reservoirs. 21st Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium.

35. *Dhakal, S., Gupta, I. (2017). Simulation and Characterization of Methane Hydrate Formation. AGU Fall Meeting.
2013

36. Meddaugh, W. S., Osterloh, T. W., Gupta, I., Champenoy, N., Gonzalez, G., Toomey, N. (2013). Geology, Heterogeneity, Steam-Rock Interaction Studies of the First Eocene Carbonate Reservoir Steamflood Pilots: Impact on Understanding Fluid Flow, AAPG Search and Discovery Article #120078 (pp. 1-6). AAPG.

2011
37. Garcia-Fresca, B., Gupta, I., Jones. G. (2011). Examples of reflux and hydrothermal dolomite geobodies from numerical simulations of fluid-rock interaction. 28th IAS annual meeting.
2010

38. Gupta, I., Wilson, A. (2010). Using geochemical evidence to constrain hydrogeologic models of brine formation and residence time. 2010 GSA Denver Annual Meeting.

39. Jones, G. J., Gupta, I., Sonnenthal, E. (2010). Reactive Transport Models of Structurally Controlled Hydrothermal Dolomite: Implications for Middle East Carbonate Reservoirs. AAPG Geo2010 Middle East.
2009

40. Gupta, I., Jones, G., Sonnenthal, E. (2009). Reactive Transport Models of Structurally Controlled Hydrothermal Dolomite in Carbonate Reservoirs: TOUGH Symposium, Berkeley, California, October 2009.


2008
41. Badger, N., Battista, B., Amos, C., Gupta, I., Park, H., Enciu, D., Trenkamp, R., Knapp, C., Knapp, J. (2008). Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Seeking for Sinkholes at Santee State Park, Santee, South Carolina. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs (vol. 40).

42. Gupta, I., Wilson, A. M. (2008). Long-Term Solute Transport in Deep Sedimentary Basins: Effects of Shale Compressibility. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs (vol. 40).

43. Gupta, I., Wilson, A. M. (2008). Residence times of brines in the Alberta Basin, Canada. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs.

2007
44. Gupta, I., Wilson, A. M. (2007). Numerical Studies of Brine Migration in the Alberta Basin. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs (vol. 39, pp. 267).

2006
45. Gupta, I., Wilson, A. M. (2006). Numerical Studies of Fluid and Heat Flow and Solute Transport in the Alberta Basin from 100 Ma to 60 Ma. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs.