CO₂ Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
This program provides a comprehensive introduction to global oil market and energy flow, with a strong emphasis on CO₂ Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and the business landscape shaping the future of low-carbon energy systems. Participants will explore global energy and EOR landscape, understand the fundamentals of EOR processes, examine emerging opportunities and challenges from business standpoints, and gain insights into the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping the industry.
Overview
Why this Credential?
This credential provides a clear, business‑focused understanding of CO₂‑Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) within today’s evolving energy and CCUS landscape. Learners explore global oil markets and energy flows, fundamentals of CO₂‑EOR processes, economic viability, and project cash‑flow modeling. The program also examines the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping CO₂‑EOR, along with the investment risks, market drivers, value‑chain economics, and long‑term operational considerations that influence project success. Through expert‑led modules and real‑world cases, participants gain the knowledge needed to evaluate, design, and advance CO₂‑EOR projects with confidence.
Who Should Enroll?
This program is designed for general managers, directors, and mid‑level professionals across the energy industry seeking to deepen their practical understanding of CO₂ Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and its evolving role within CCUS value chains. It is particularly well‑suited for senior professionals responsible for strategic planning, asset development, commercial decision‑making, or technology deployment who want actionable insights into EOR fundamentals, project economics, regulatory drivers, and emerging business models. Participants will gain the technical grounding and global business perspective needed to evaluate opportunities, guide organizational strategy, and engage confidently in conversations around CO₂ EOR and low‑carbon business growth.
Curriculum
Self‑paced online course with 9 learning modules and 4 live Zoom meetings (6 p.m. CST), plus optional in‑person networking opportunities.
What You Will Earn
Instruction for the CO2-EOR badge consists of 20-hour online learning sessions with self-paced learning modules and live meetings. Micro-credential badges are awarded after successful completion of the program. The earned badges are a permanent addition to your skillset and resume. After successfully completing the program, you can incorporate micro-credential badges from UH into your LinkedIn profile and resume.
Instructors
The program provides a multidisciplinary foundation in CO₂‑EOR and is taught by world‑class instructors, including industry leaders and accomplished faculty from the University of Houston — the Energy University in the Energy Capital of the World.
Ramanan Krishnamoorti
Vice President, Energy and Innovation
University of Houston
Charles McConnell
Executive Director, UH Center for Carbon Management in Energy
University of Houston
Scott Nyquist
Special Advisor
Senior Partner Emeritus
McKinsey & Company
Luciano Di Fiori
Partner
Co-Leader Energy Solutions
McKinsey & Company
Mike Nasi
Partner, Jackson Walker LLP
Counsel
Southern States Energy Board
Steve Melzer
Founder CO₂ & ROZ Specialist
Melzer Consulting
Consulting Engineer
Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute
Cindy Yeilding
Senior Vice President BP (retired)
Board of Directors
Denbury, Center for Houston’s Future
Frederick Eames
Partner
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Govind Hegde
Energy Transition Team Lead America
Wood
Srinivasan KV
Senior Operations Manager
Wood
Greg Bean
Executive Director, Gutierrez Energy Management
Institute at Bauer College of Business
University of Houston
Qaraman Hasan
Research Scholar
University of Houston Law Center
Ganesh Thakur
Professor, Cullen College of Engineering
University of Houston
Victor Sharma
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Houston