LSU: CO2 Research Well

Louisiana

“LSU’s Petroleum Engineering Research, Training and Testing Laboratory (PERTT Lab) is a field-scale well facility with a long history of research, education, training, and testing, especially related to well control, wellbore fluid dynamics, production operations, and field-scale testing of new technologies.

In late 2025 or early 2026, we will begin drilling a third research well, focused on CO₂ capable research, and which will include a horizontal section. The construction project is funded by the US Economic Development Agency (EDA) and Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Major support, both material and design, is being provided by corporate partners Halliburton, ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, and H&P.

Keep an eye on this page for an announcement of when drilling will commence and the educational and outreach opportunities that will be associated with the project.”