Projects per year
Personal profile
Presentation
Geologist, organic petrologist, organic geochemist with 33 years of global experience in integrating geological and geochemical data in research and multiclient projects related to biochar (biological carbon storage), Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), paleoclimate, depositional environments, and petroleum geology. I am an organized and efficient individual who gets motivated by applying my skills in collaboration with engaged colleagues in multidisciplinary projects. I have built a comprehensive national and international network in both academia and the industry. First-hand experience from managing two research laboratories in organic carbon and core analysis, project creation, project management, and working from basic research to regional scale has given me an eye for details without losing sight, data quality and reliability, and to acknowledge the importance of teamwork in order to deliver fit for purpose results. I have an extensive experience as project generator and manager, and I am skilled at completing projects and communicating the results. I have excellent written and verbal communication skills as shown by multiple publications and conference presentations, teaching of training courses, supervision of MSc and PhD students, and public media interviews.
Education/Academic qualification
dr.scient., University of Copenhagen
Award Date: 16 Jan 2009
PhD, Aarhus University
Award Date: 3 Jul 1995
Master, Aarhus University
Award Date: 8 Mar 1991
External positions
Senior Specialist in Petroleum Geochemistry, Total Upstream Danmark A/S
1 May 2018 → 1 Nov 2020
Lead Petroleum Geochemist, A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
1 May 2013 → 1 May 2018
Programme Area
- Programme Area 5: Nature and Climate
- Programme Area 3: Energy Resources
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CCS uncertainty assessment in the Norwegian-Danish basin
Stenshøj, R. Ø. (PI), Fyhn, M. B. W. (PI), Mathiesen, A. (PI), Petersen, H. I. (PI) & Sanei, H. (PI)
1/05/24 → 30/04/27
Project: Research
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CCS2022-2024
Gregersen, U. (PI), Keiding, M. (PI), Fyhn, M. B. W. (PI), Abramovitz , T. J. (PI), Bjerager, M. (PI), Funck, T. (PI), Vosgerau, H. (CoI), Smit, F. (CoI), Mathiesen, A. (CoI), Mørk, F. M. (CoI), Schovsbo, N. H. (CoI), Petersen, H. I. (CoI), Nielsen, L. H. (CoI), Dybkjær, K. (CoI), Lauridsen, B. W. (CoI), Sheldon, E. (CoI), Olsen, M. L. (CoI), Pedersen, G. K. (CoI), Nielsen, C. M. (CoI), Rasmussen, E. S. (CoI), Jusri, T. A. (CoI), Laghari, S. (CoI) & Rasmussen, L. M. (CoI)
3/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Greensand Phase 2
Schovsbo, N. H. (PI), Mohammadkhani, S. (CoI), Holmslykke, H. D. (CoI), Dideriksen, K. (CoI), Rostami, B. (CoI), Al-Masri, W. F. (CoI), Andrianov, N. (CoI), Weibel, R. (CoI), Olivarius, M. (CoI) & Petersen, H. I. (CoI)
15/12/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Greensand Phase 1
Schovsbo, N. H. (PI), Holmslykke, H. D. (CoI), Weibel, R. (CoI), Olsen, D. T. (CoPI), Mohammadkhani, S. (CoI), Olivarius, M. (CoI) & Petersen, H. I. (CoI)
15/06/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
Research output
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An interlaboratory study of biochar reflectance measurements: Methodological implications
Drobniak, A., Mastalerz, M., Liu, B., Lis, G. P., Lis, K., Rudra, A., Petersen, H. I., Hower, J. C., Eble, C. F. & Widziewicz-Rzonca, K., 1 Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Coal Geology. 318, 104989.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Assessing CO2 storage in Danish biochars using inertinite benchmarking
Petersen, H. I., Lindhardt, J. H., Lukasik, N., Malachowska, A., Nielsen, O.-K., Taghizadeh-Toosi, A. & Sanei, H., Sept 2026, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 212, 109179.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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CCS2022-2024 WP1: The Lisa structure. Seismic data and interpretation to mature potential geological storage of CO2
Fyhn, M. B. W., Gregersen, U., Hjelm, L., Dahl-Jensen, T., Laghari, S., Lauridsen, B. W., Mathiesen, A., Mørk, F. M., Petersen, H. I., Rasmussen, L. M. & Schovsbo, N. H., 10 Feb 2026, Copenhagen: GEUS. (Danmarks og Grønlands Geologiske Undersøgelse Rapport; No. 30, Vol. 2022).Research output: Book/Report › Report (publicly available)
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Corrigendum to “Sealing capability of the Eocene–Miocene Horda and Lark formations of the Nini West depleted oil field – implications for safe CO2 storage in the North Sea” [Int. Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 118 (2022) 103675]
Petersen, H. I., Springer, N., Weibel, R. & Schovsbo, N. H., May 2026, In: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 152, 104637.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Influence of waterflooding history on supercritical CO2 injectivity, the rock, and storage performance in fine-grained chalk
Al-Masri, W. F., Rostami, B., Blinkenberg, K. H. & Petersen, H. I., Nov 2026, In: Geoenergy Science and Engineering. 266, 214639.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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BIOCHSTA - Documentation of long-term stability of biochar
Petersen, H. I. (Speaker)
24 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific presentation without abstract/poster
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Er biokul en løsning til langvarig kulstoflagring?
Petersen, H. I. (Speaker) & Sanei, H. (Co-author)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific presentation without abstract/poster
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TSOP-EAOG Seminar Series
Petersen, H. I. (Speaker), Al-Masri, W. F. (Co-author), Blinkenberg, K. H. (Co-author), Mohammadkhani, S. (Co-author), Rostami, B. (Co-author), Rudra, A. (Co-author), Sanei, H. (Co-author) & Smit, F. (Co-author)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific presentation without abstract/poster
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The challenges and learnings from core flooding experiments on glauconitic sandstones
Al-Masri, W. F. (Invited speaker), Mohammadkhani, S. (Co-author), Petersen, H. I. (Co-author), Rostami, B. (Co-author) & Olsen, D. T. (Co-author)
20 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific presentation without abstract/poster
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New insights into biochar stability
Petersen, H. I. (Speaker) & Sanei, H. (Speaker)
2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific presentation without abstract/poster
Press/Media
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Klimaændring udslettede halvdelen af Jordens liv
Petersen, H. I. & Lindström, M. S.
30/11/12
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Sådan uddøde halvdelen af Jordens liv
Petersen, H. I. & Lindström, M. S.
29/11/12
1 Media contribution
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Kædereaktion dræbte halvdelen af livet på Jorden
Petersen, H. I. & Lindström, M. S.
29/11/12
1 Media contribution
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Radiointerview: jordskælv i Nordsøen og olieforekomster langs Jammerbugten
1/01/10
1 Media contribution
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