Tuesday, May 19th | Noon Central Daylight Time
Join us for our May webinar, “Sustainable Data Center Siting: Using CCUS and Shallow Geothermal to Lower Carbon Emissions and Water Demand,” presented by Danny Kingham, Principal Hydrogeologist at GSI Environmental Inc.
Abstract: As demand for AI and cloud computing infrastructure accelerates across the United States, developers, energy providers, and technology companies are seeking reliable energy and water solutions to support large-scale data center deployment while aligning with ESG objectives and operating within increasingly resource-constrained environments.
Modern hyperscale data centers require continuous power at scales ranging from hundreds of megawatts to gigawatts, with many still reliant on fossil fuel-based generation such as natural gas and coal. This dependence creates growing climate and regulatory pressure as companies pursue net-zero targets, positioning CCUS as a viable pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining reliability. Cooling infrastructure is also a major driver of energy and water demand, highlighting the importance of water stewardship. Shallow geothermal cooling offers a promising alternative by reducing reliance on evaporative systems, lowering both energy consumption and water use.
Together, these strategies provide a pathway to support continued data center growth while improving sustainability, resilience, and resource efficiency.
About the Presenter Ms. Danny Kingham is a Principal Hydrogeologist at GSI Environmental Inc. and a licensed Professional Geoscientist in Texas, Louisiana, and New York. She serves on the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists and the Texas A&M Geology and Geophysics Department Advisory Committee, and contributes as a Subject Matter Expert to the ASBOG Council of Examiners. With 20+ years of experience, Ms. Kingham specializes in environmental permitting and compliance, site investigation, and litigation support with a particular focus on energy transition sectors such as carbon capture and storage, shallow geothermal, and critical mineral resource development. Her project experience spans oil and gas facilities, data centers, commercial and industrial manufacturing plants, and carbon sequestration sites. Ms. Kingham is experienced in UIC Class I, II, and VI injection well projects, encompassing site screening and selection, permitting, regulatory compliance, operations, and environmental risk assessment and mitigation.
Registration Register at https://aipg.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2058411 or look for the TX Section Webinar series in the calendar at the lower right.
Cost (includes certificate for 0.1 CEU / 1.0 PDH, e-mailed within a few days after the talk)
- AIPG Members: $1
- Non-Members: $25
- AIPG Student Members: Free
- Other Students: $5
New York State PGs: A 5-question multiple choice test will be available online immediately following the talk.
All proceeds from the AIPG-TX Webinar Series go directly to the AIPG-TX Scholarship Fund.
