Starting in 2026, applications for the EAGE student competitions: the Laurie Dake Challenge and the Global Energy Transition Challenge (formerly the Minus CO2 Challenge), will change.
In order to simplify the registration process, participants will now apply using a unique form and a unified deadline.
What does this mean?
- In November 2025, applications for both challenges will open. In the registration form, teams will be asked to indicate the competition(s) they would like to join: you may select one or both!
- Applications will remain open until 9 January 2026. Please note that although each challenge follows a different timeline (e.g. Laurie Dake Challenge finalists present their projects at the EAGE Annual in June, while the Global Energy Transition Challenge finalists do so at the GET Conference in October/November), the registration deadline will be the same for both.
Why do we do this?
With this new process, we aim to expand the global reach of our competitions, enhance their educational impact, and increase their visibility within the community.
How can I apply to the competitions?
1. Gather your team of 3-5 participants (including Bachelor and/or Master students). Maximum one (1) PhD student is allowed per team.
2. Fill in the application form:
2.a. Select the challenge(s) you would like to join: the Laurie Dake Challenge and/or the Global Energy Transition Challenge.
2.b. Attach to your application:
- A signed Declaration of Academic Integrity.
- A Motivational Letter that should include: A brief presentation of the team members; the reasons for participating in the selected challenge(s), and a short overview of the project the team intends to propose*.
*Keep in mind that if you intend to apply to both challenges, two (2) motivation letters have to be submitted (one per challenge).
3. Read the Rules and Procedures applicable to each competition (available in their website).
Ready to join our challenge(s)? Get your team together and register before 9 January 2026!
What else has changed?
The Minus CO2 Challenge was rebranded as Global Energy Transition Challenge (GETC) to broaden its scope beyond carbon sequestration and include other energy transition fields, such as geothermal energy, hydrogen and energy storage, wind energy, etc.
This new name also better reflects the competition’s alignment with the Global Energy Transition Conference and Exhibition (GET), where finalist teams will be invited to present their projects.
Get ready to showcase your knowledge and team work skills!
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The Laurie Dake Challenge is one of EAGE’s most prestigious competitions. Participants from around the world apply their geoscience and engineering knowledge to address and propose innovative solutions for real-world O&G-related challenges.
The three (3) teams with the most outstanding projects will be invited to the final round at the EAGE Annual in Aberdeen, UK (8-11 June 2026).
Read more about the 2026 competition here.
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The world is evolving, and the challenge of climate change is impacting the oil and gas business in many ways. At the GET Challenge, teams are tasked with developing a project aimed at achieving net-zero CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.
The three (3) teams with the most innovative solutions will be invited to present their projects at the EAGE GET Conference (October/November 2026, location TBC).
Find out more about the GET Challenge here.
Sign up and let’s explore the challenges and opportunities of energy transition!
Ready to test your ingenuity and team work skills?
Any questions? Contact us at students@eage.org We are ready and excited to help you and guide you!
