Prof. Dr. Kurt Reinicke

Lecturer and former department head

Research

  • Drilling Technology (New Technologies and Specialized Drilling Techniques)
  • Well Integrity (High Pressure/High Temperature, Geothermal, CO2 Impact)
  • Resources-to-Reserves (Development and Operation of Marginal Fields)
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
  • Deep geothermal energy
  • Formation damage and stimulation

Teaching

Bachelor's degree

  • Oil and Natural Gas Production Systems
  • Natural Gas Production
  • Oil production
  • Seminar

Master's degree

  • Advanced Petroleum Production
  • Advanced Natural Gas Production
  • Stimulation Technology
  • Reservoir/Project Management
  • Group Project Seminar
  • Group Project
  • Management in the Petroleum Industry
  • Advanced Drilling and Production Topics
  • Advanced Transportation and Storage Topics

Publications

Publications

  • Schlagermann, P.; Reinicke, K.M. (2023): “Modeling and Economic Assessment of Deep Geothermal Heating Systems: The Case of Wealden in Hanover.” (to appear)
  • Hollmann, G.; Reinicke, K.M.; Reichetseder, P. (2023): “Probabilistic risk and value assessment transferred from E&P to geothermal applications.” 2023 EAGE Annual 84th Conference & Exhibition, June 5–8, 2023, Vienna, Austria, accepted.
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Hollmann, G.; Reichetseder, P. (2022): “Probabilistic risk and economic assessment of geothermal projects.” EEK, Technology & Transformation of Fossil and Green Energy Sources, pp. 35–44, Vol. 138, No. 11, 2022.
  • Reichetseder, P.; Reinicke, K.M. (2022): “Where to put ‘unavoidable’ CO2 volumes? The storage potential in the German North Sea should be made available quickly.” ENERGIEWIRTSCHAFTLICHE TAGESFRAGEN, Vol. 72, 2022, Issue 6, pp. 15–19.
  • Reichetseder, P.; Reinicke, K.M. (2021): “CO2 Storage in the German North Sea.” Clausthal University of Technology, October 15, 2021.
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Reichetseder P. (2021): “Deep Geothermal Energy as a Model of Success, Parts I & II.” bbr Pipeline Construction|Well Construction|Geothermal Energy 01/2021 and 02/2021.
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Hasenbrink, M. (2021): “Oil and Gas, 10. Reservoir Management.” ULLMANN’S Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. First published: January 15, 2021 doi.org/10.1002/14356007.w18_w01 (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Hasenbrink, M. (2020): “Reservoir Management”. ULLMANN’S Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. to appear online (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Reichetseder P. (2020): “Deep Geothermal Energy: A Model of Success, Parts I & II.” EUROHEAT & POWER, 10/2020 and 11–12 2020
  • Reinicke K.M. (2020): “Fracking – A Technology Under Debate.” in “Oil and Natural Gas in Lower Saxony. Origins, Developments, Perspectives.” Neues Archiv für Niedersachsen, Journal of Urban, Regional, and State Development, pp. 17–34
  • Reinicke K.M. (2020): “The North Sea Oil Province.” In Oil and Natural Gas in Lower Saxony. Origins, Developments, Perspectives, Neues Archiv für Niedersachsen, Journal of Urban, Regional, and State Development, pp. 138–147
  • Reinicke K.M. (2019): “Geothermal Energy in Metropolitan Areas.” Collaboration with the Emmermann Working Group on the preparation of a position paper for acatech – German Academy of Science and Engineering
  • Reinicke K.M., Oppelt J. (2018): “Best Practices in Hydrothermal Heat Extraction from an Engineering Perspective.” ERDÖL ERDGAS KOHLE, Vol. 134, 2018, No. 11, pp. 432–439
  • Reinicke K.M., Ganzer L., Oppelt J. (2018): “Geothermal Energy Extraction: The Case of the Clausthal University of Technology’s Burgwedel Geothermal Permit.” Presentation at the German Geothermal Association Congress: The Geothermal Congress, November 28–29, 2018. Conference proceedings www.der-geothermiekongress.de/tagungsband/fa9jDmTEfjs3rSNq
  • Reichetseder, P.; Reinicke K.M. (2018): “Initial Suitability Assessment of the A6/B4 Field for Carbon Dioxide Storage,” [Online]. Available: https://dokumente.ub.tu-clausthal.de/rsc/viewer/clausthal_derivate_00000364/A6-B4-Projektskizze_Update-180515-final.pdf?page=1&logicalDiv=0
  • Ganzer, L.; Reinicke, K. M. (2017): “Enhanced Oil Recovery”. Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Published Online: September 14, 2017, DOI: 10.1002/0471238961.0514080102151803.a01.pub3, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/0471238961.0514080102151803.a01.pub3/abstract (Peer Reviewed)
  • Oppelt, J.; Reinicke, K.M. (2017): "Development of Geothermal Energy by 2050 with Regard to Expected Energy Efficiency, Combination with Other Technologies, and Avoidance of Environmental Impacts," contribution to the BMUB/BfN project "Nature-Compatible Energy Supply from 100% Renewable Energies 2050," presented and discussed on June 23, 2017, in Berlin. https://www.natur-und-erneuerbare.de/aktuelles/details/?tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=30&cHash=bc59df291cfadf200215dc843c24a018
  • Reinicke, K. M. (2017): “Oil and Gas: Well Integrity Standards.” Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Published Online: June 19, 2017, DOI: 10.1002/0471238961.koe00030, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/0471238961.koe00030/abstract (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K. M.; Weichmann, M. J. (2016): “Risk Assessment of Abandoned Wells Affected by CO2”. Oil Gas-European Magazine, 42, (3), pp. 125–129, September 2016
  • Reinicke, K. M. (2016): “Best Practice Example for Shale Gas Pilot Projects.” Presented at the GDMB Fracking 2016 Conference, Essen, November 7–8, 2011; GDMB Fracking 2016 Series, Issue 141, https://www.gdmb-shop.de/epages/79896293.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/79896293/Products/SR-141
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2015): “Shale Gas and Shale Oil.” ULLMANN’S Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Published Online: May 27, 2015, DOI: 10.1002/14356007.s23_s01 (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M., Hueni, G.; Liermann, N; Oppelt, J; Reichetseder, P.; Unverhaun, W (2015): “ULLMANN’S Energy: Resources, Processes, Products, Volume 3 – Oil and Gas”. Wiley VCH Verlag, Weinheim, 2015, ISBN 978-3-527-33370-7 / DOI 10.1002/14356007.a23_117.pub2 (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2015): acatec Project: “Hydraulic Fracturing – A Technology Under Discussion,” Review Report, April 8, 2015
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2014): “The Role of Hydraulic Fracturing for the Supply of Subsurface Energy.” Swiss Bulletin of Applied Geology. Vol. 19/2 2014
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2014): “Hydraulic Well Treatments (Fracking) from a Technological Perspective,” Lower Saxony Administrative Gazette 7, 2014, 177–193
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Bai, M.; Bock, P.; Fichter, C.; Hou, Z.; Krebs, R.; Kretzschmar, H.-J.; Lubenau, U.; Meyer, R.; Rafiee, M.; Rockmann, R.; Schmidt, M.; Schmitt, G.; Schmitz, S.; Teodoriu, C.; Weichmann, M.J.; Weinlich, F.H.; Were, P.; Wundram, L.; Zhang, Y. (2013): “CLEAN, CO2 Large-Scale Enhanced Gas Recovery Project in the Altmark Natural Gas Field Chapter 3, Well Integrity”. GEOTECHNOLOGIES Science Report No. 19. Springer Berlin, Heidelberg, 2013, ISBN 978-3-642-31676-0, DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-31677-7
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2012): “Fracking in Germany.” ERDÖL ERDGAS KOHLE 128, 2012, no. 1, pp. 2–6
  • Arens, U., Marx, C., Reinicke, K.M. (2012): “Contractor Management in the Oil and Natural Gas Industry—Successes and Future Challenges in Occupational Safety.” ERDÖL ERDGAS KOHLE, 2012, 01
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “The Search for Unconventional Gas.” Academic Publications in Geosciences and Geotechnics No. 28, November 2011, pp. 217–222
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Techniques for Development and Groundwater Protection in Unconventional Reservoirs.” energie I wasser-praxis 11/2011
  • Reinicke, K.M., Ganzer, L., Teodoriu, C. (2011): “New Ways in Research and Education: The Effect of Real Field Data on Multi-Disciplinary Student Projects in Petroleum Engineering.” SPE ATC Denver, October 30–November 2. SPE 145421
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Unconventional Gas – What Are the Challenges?” ERDÖL ERDGAS KOHLE Vol. 127, 2011, Issue X
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Towards Future Technological Developments/Potential of Shale Gas. Hearing on ‘Prospects for Shale Gas in the European Union,’ organized by the European Parliament, Brussels, October 5, 2011
  • Reinicke, K.M., Weichmann, M.J., Teodoriu, C., Bai, M., Fichter, C., Krebs, R., Weinlich, F.H. (2011): “Research Network Well Integrity - Project Well Condition.” Article in special issue of GEOTECHNOLOGIEN, October 2011
  • Bai, M., Reinicke, K.M., Weichmann, M.J., Teodoriu, C., Weinlich, F.H. (2011): “Cement Repair with Cementitious Materials for Wellbores in CCS Areas.” Article in the special issue of GEOTECHNOLOGIEN, October 2011
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Geothermal Energy and High-Performance Drilling, gebo Collaborative Research Program.” Plenary lecture, Proc. Celle Drilling 2011, September 12–13, 2011
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Natural Gas from Unconventional Reservoirs in Germany: Geology, Potential, and Technical Fundamentals.” Workshop “Unconventional Natural Gas” with staff of Members of the German Bundestag and staff of relevant ministries, Berlin, August 31, 2011
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Geothermal Energy in Lower Saxony – Securing the Location and Further Expanding Potential.” Hearing by the Committee on Environment and Climate Protection of the Lower Saxony State Parliament, Hanover, August 29, 2011
  • Teodoriu, C., Phochkhua, G., Reinicke, K.M., Winter, K.E. (2011): “Gas hydrate exploration campaign using a novel rotary coring tool.” Proc. 7th Int’l Conf. Gas Hydrates (ICGH 2011), Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, July 17–21, 2011
  • Reinicke K.M., Weichmann M.J. (2011): “Risk assessment of grouted boreholes under the influence of CO2”. Freiberg Research Forum, 62nd Mining and Metallurgy Day, Freiberg, June 15–17, 2011
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Technical Challenges in the Development of Unconventional Reservoirs for the German E&P Industry.” Presentation at the WEG Annual Event, Hanover, May 25, 2011
  • Fichter, C., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C., Weinlich, F.H., Weichmann, M., Krebs, R., Zhang, C.L. (2011): “Experiments on self-healing mechanisms in the composite system casing-cement-rock of CO2 wells.” CLEAN Final Conference, GFZ Potsdam, May 17–18, 2011
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C. (2011): “Measurement strategies to evaluate the integrity of deep wells for CO2 applications”. CLEAN Final Conference, GFZ Potsdam, May 17–18, 2011
  • Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C., Bai, M., Fichter, C., Weichmann, M.J., Weinlich, F.H. (2011): “Leakage risk of boreholes under the influence of CO2: From FEPs to scenarios”. DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, Celle, April 11–12, 2011. ISBN 978-3-941721-16-6, ISSN 1433-9013
  • K.M. Reinicke, C. Teodoriu, C. Fichter, M.J. Weichmann, F.H. Weinlich, C.-L. Zhang, R. Krebs (2011): “Investigation of self-healing mechanisms in the pipe-cement-rock system of CO2 wells,” DGMK/OGEW Spring Conference, April 11–12, Celle 2011
  • Reinicke, K.M., Ostermeyer, G.-P., Overmeyer, L., Teodoriu, C., Thomas, R. (2010): “Enhanced Technology Transfer for Geothermal Exploitation through a New Research Concept: The Geothermal Energy and High Performance Drilling Research Program – gebo”. SPE-134436-MS, SPE ATCE Conference, September 19–22, 2010, Florence, Italy
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C. (2010): “Measurement Strategies to Evaluate the Integrity of Deep Wells for CO2 Applications”. Proc. Sino-German Conference on Underground Storage of CO2 and Energy, July 6–13, 2010, Beijing, China. Underground Storage of CO2 and Energy, Hou, M.Z., (eds), CRC Press/Balkema, ISBN 978-0-415-60049-1
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C. (2010): “Assessing Deep CO2 Injection Wells for Mechanical Integrity. Sino-German Conference: Underground Storage of CO2 and Energy”. July 6–13, 2010: Beijing, Underground Storage of CO2 and Energy, Hou, M.Z., (eds), CRC Press/Balkema, ISBN. 978-0-415-60049-1
  • Teodoriu, C., Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C., Wehling, P. (2010): “Investigations on Casing-Cement Interaction with Application to Gas and CO2 Storage Wells”. (SPE-131336). SPE EUROPEC 2010, June 14–17, 2010, Barcelona, Spain
  • Reinicke, K.M., Ganzer, L. (2010): “New Ways in Research and Education: Clausthal University of Technology joins Industry in Field Trials to increase the Recovery of old Oil Fields”. Proceedings of the EITEP Pipeline Technology Conference, Hannover Messe, April 20, 2010
  • Bai, Mingxing, Fichter, C., Teodoriu, C., Reinicke, K.M. (2010): “Development of a Novel Testing Method to Perform Investigations on Rock-Fluid Interaction under Geothermal Hot Dry Rock Conditions”. DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 12–13, 2010, Celle
  • Reinicke, K.M., Ostermeyer, G.-P., Overmeyer, L., Teodoriu, C., Thomas, R. (2010): “The Lower Saxony Research Consortium for Geothermal Energy and High-Performance Drilling Technology (gebo).” DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 12–13, 2010, Celle
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C. (2010): “Development of Testing Strategies for Assessing the Technical Integrity of Boreholes.” DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 12–13, 2010, Celle
  • Reinicke, K.M., Ostermeyer, G.-P., Overmeyer, L., Teodoriu, C., Thomas, R. (2009): “The Lower Saxony Research Network for Geothermal Energy and High-Performance Drilling Technology (gebo).” Felsbau Magazine Issue 5/6, December 2009, pp. 300–307
  • Fichter C., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C., Wang, Y., Lotz, U. (2009): “Influences and limiting parameters of casing design on the success of hydrogeothermal projects—a new approach for the design of geothermal wells.” Conference Proceedings of the Geothermal Congress, November 17–19, 2009, Bochum
  • Reinicke, K.M., Ostermeyer, G.-P., Overmeyer, L., Teodoriu, C., Thomas, R. (2009): “The Lower Saxony Research Consortium for Geothermal Energy and High-Performance Drilling Technology (gebo).” Proceedings of the Hotspot Hannover: Geothermal Energy – Achieving Economic Viability through Innovation, Geothermal Day, October 29, 2009, Hannover
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C., Wehling, P., Teodoriu, C. (2009): “Investigations on Casing-Cement Interaction with Application to Gas and CO2 Storage Wells”. SPE ATCE Conference, October 4–7, 2009, New Orleans, USA
  • Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2009): “The Lower Saxony Research Consortium for Geothermal Energy and High-Performance Drilling Technology (gebo)”. Proceedings of the Scientific and Technical Conference on Energy and Raw Materials 2009, September 9–12, 2009, Goslar (annemarie.@.boehmtu-clausthalde)
  • Fichter C., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2009): “Deep Geothermal Energy: Consideration of the Overall System of Above- and Below-Ground Facilities.” Proceedings of the Scientific and Technical Conference on Energy and Raw Materials 2009, September 9–12, 2009, Goslar (annemarie.@.boehmtu-clausthalde)
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C., Wehling, P., Teodoriu, C. (2009): “Investigations on Casing-Cement Interaction with Application to Gas and CO2 Storage Wells”. Abstract submitted to SPE ATCE 2009, New Orleans, USA
  • Wang, Youping, Reinicke, K.M. (2009): “Rheology of High-density Water-based Drilling Fluids at HTHP”. Abstract submitted to DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 27–28, 2009
  • Paulus, M., Reinicke, K.M. (2009): “Cost Drivers for 4,000 to 5,000 m Drilling in Germany.” Abstract submitted to DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 27–28, 2008
  • Teodoriu, C., Klaws, M., Reinicke, K.M. (2009): “Numerical Investigation of Contact Pressure in Oil Country Tubular Goods Threads with Application to Friction Coefficient Estimation”. Abstract submitted to the DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 27–28, 2009
  • Patil, P.A., M. Gorek, M., Folberth, M., Hartmann, A., Forgang, S., Fulda, C., Reinicke, K.M. (2009): “Electrical Resistivity and Permittivity Measurements of Oil-Based Muds in the Frequency Range from 1 MHz to 100 MHz”. SPE Journal Drilling and Completion, Vol. 25, Issue 3, September 2010 (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C., Franz, O. (2009): “Grid Integration of Large-Scale Wind Farms – Base Load from the North Sea”. Erdöl-Erdgas-Kohle 125th year 2009, Issue 2, pp. 69–73.
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C. (2009): “CO2 Storage in the Subsurface: Well Integrity Acceptable for CSEGR (Carbon Sequestration with Enhanced Gas Recovery) Part 2.” Oil-Gas-Coal February 2009 Oil-Gas-Coal Vol. 125, 2009, No. 2, pp. 65–68.
  • Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C. (2009): “CO₂ Storage in the Subsurface: Well Integrity Acceptable for CSEGR (Carbon Sequestration with Enhanced Gas Recovery) Part 1.” Oil-Gas-Coal Vol. 125, 2009, Issue 1, pp. 27–31.
  • Reinicke, K.M., Franz, O. (2008): “Natural Gas Technology in the Clausthal Concept.” Final Report: Project Study on Grid Integration of Large Offshore Wind Farms—Base Load from the North Sea. Dec. 2008. ISBN 978-3-89720-978-7
  • Bello, O.O., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C., Ming-Yan Liu, (2008): “Gas-Liquid-Solid Three-Phase Flows through Pipes: Particle Velocity Measurement and Prediction”. ASME Joint USA–European Fluid Engineering Conference 2008, Jacksonville, FL, USA, Aug. 10–14, 2008; Conference Publication: FEDSM08, Session: 24-2 Symposium on Non-Invasive Measurements in Single and Multiphase Flow II (Peer-Reviewed)
  • Bello, O.O., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2008): "Prediction of Flow Regime Effects on Particle Velocity in Three-Phase Production and Well Systems". Accepted for the 59th Canadian Petroleum Society Annual Technical Conference 2008, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 17–19, 2008 (Peer Reviewed)
  • Bello, O.O., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2008): “Prediction of Critical Transport Velocity for Gas-Oil-Sand Multiphase Production and Well Systems”. DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 10–11, 2008, ISSN 1433-9013, ISBN 978-3-936418-79-8, pp. 119–128
  • Reinicke, K.M., Franz, O. (2008): “CO2 Storage in the Subsurface: Well Integrity Acceptable for CSEGR (Carbon Sequestration with Enhanced Gas Recovery).” DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 10–11, 2008, ISSN 1433-9013, ISBN 978-3-936418-79-8, pp. 187–198
  • Teodoriu, C, Klaws, M., Reinicke, K.M. (2008): “Theoretical Studies for the Optimization of Threaded Connections on Oilfield Pipes.” DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 10–11, 2008, ISSN 1433-9013, ISBN 978-3-936418-79-8, pp. 49–58
  • Bello, O.O., Reinicke, K.M., Patil, P.A. (2008): “Comparison of the Performance of Empirical Models Used for the Prediction of the PVT Properties of Crude Oils of the Niger Delta”. Petroleum Science and Technology, Volume 26, Issue 5, January 2008, pages 593–609 (Peer Reviewed)
  • Falcone, G., Teodoriu, C., Reinicke, K.M., Bello, O. (2007): “Multiphase Flow Modeling Based on Experimental Testing: A Comprehensive Overview of Research Facilities Worldwide and the Need for Future Development”. SPE Paper # 110116, Proceedings of the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Anaheim, California, USA, November 11–14, 2007
  • Reinicke, K.M., Albrecht, I., Thurow, M. (2007): “Sustaining Production in Water Producing Gas Wells”. Proceedings of the 2nd EU Conference on Gas Well Deliquification, September 24–26, 2007, Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Bello, O.O., Falcone, G., Teodoriu, C. (2007): “Experimental Validation of Multiphase Models and Testing of Multiphase Flow Meters: A Critical Review of Flow Loops Worldwide”. Proc. Wessex International Conference on Computational Methods in Multiphase Flows, Bologna, Italy, June 12–14, 2007, pp. 97–114 (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M., Pusch, G. (2007): “Young Talent for the Natural Gas/Oil Industry”. DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 26–27, 2007, Conference Proceedings 2007-1, ISBN 978-3-936418-65-1
  • Reinicke, K.M., Nangue Donfack, R., Shinde S., Franz, O (2007): “CO2 Storage in the Subsurface: Integrity of Deep Boreholes Under the Influence of CO2.” DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 26–27, 2007, Conference Proceedings 2007-1, ISBN 978-3-936418-65-1
  • Reinicke, K.M., Albrecht, I., Thurow, M. (2007): “Maintaining Production from Water-Flooded Natural Gas Wells.” DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference, April 26–27, 2007, Conference Proceedings 2007-1, ISBN 978-3-936418-65-1
  • Bello, O., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2006): “Experimental Study on Particle Behavior in Simulated Gas-Oil-Sand Multiphase Production and Transfer Operations”. Proc. ASME Joint US–European Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting and Exhibition, Miami, FL, USA, July 17–20, 2006, FEDSM2006–98353 (Peer-Reviewed)
  • Dou Bin, Reinicke, K.M., Jiang Guosheng, Wu Xiang, Ning Fulong (2006): “The Rates Measurement of Methane Hydrate Formation and Dissociation Using Micro-Drilling System Application for Gas Hydrate Exploration”. DGMK Spring Conference, April 20–21, 2006. ISBN 3-936418-48-9, ISSN 1433-9013 2006
  • Nangue, R., Tchugaeva, O.A., Reinicke, K.M., Merson, E., Iliasov, S.E. (2006): “Investigations of Magnesia Cements for Sealing Wells across Salt Formations.” DGMK Spring Conference, April 20–21, 2006. ISBN 3-936418-48-9, ISSN 1433-9013
  • Bello, O., Fasesan, S.O., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2006): “An evaluation of the Performance of Selected Inhibitors on Paraffin Deposition of Nigerian Crude Oils”. J. of Petroleum Science and Technology, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 195–206, March–April 2006(Peer-Reviewed)
  • Brandt, U., Heilmann, A., Reinicke, K.M. (2006): “Petroleum/Natural Gas Engineer—A Profession with a Future.” EEK, Vol. 122, No. 1, January 2006
  • Taiwo, O., Reinicke, K.M. (2005): “Optimal Model Simplification of Quasi-Rational Distributed Systems and their Use for Rapid Design of Simple Controllers”. Proc. 44th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, and European Control Conference ECC, December 12–15, 2005, Seville, Spain (Peer-Reviewed)
  • Bello, O., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2005): “Particle Holdup Profiles in Horizontal Gas-Liquid-Solid Multiphase Flow Pipeline”. Chemical Engineering & Technology, Vol. 28, No. 12, November 2005, ISSN 0930-7516 (Peer-Reviewed)
  • Teodoriu, C., Popa, A., Reinicke, K.M., Rothfuss, M. (2005): “Implementation of an online monitoring system for the ITE Center for testing oilfield country tubular goods”. SPC-2005, “Petroleum-Gas” University of Ploiesti, May 11–13, 2005
  • Bello, O., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2005): “Evaluation of the modes of transporting sand under conditions analogous to oil-gas multiphase pipeline systems”. DGMK Spring Conference, April 28–29, 2005, Volume 1. ISBN 3-936418-17-9, ISSN 1433-9013
  • Reinicke, K.M., Pusch, G. (2005): “New Approaches in the Petroleum Engineering Program at Clausthal University of Technology.” DGMK Spring Conference, April 28–29, 2005, Volume 1. ISBN 3-936418-17-9, ISSN 1433-9013
  • Teodoriu, C., Karsch, H., Reinicke, K.M. (2005): “Investigations on 18 5/8” Buttress Connectors under Extreme Pressure Loads.” DGMK Spring Conference, April 28–29, 2005, Volume 1. ISBN 3-936418-17-9, ISSN 1433-9013
  • Tschugaeva, O., Stekolchtchikov, K., Reinicke, K.M. (2005): “New Magnesia Cements for Sealing Boreholes in Salt Formations.” DGMK Spring Conference, April 28–29, 2005, Volume 1. ISBN 3-936418-17-9, ISSN 1433-9013
  • Bello, O., Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2005): “Measurement of sand velocity and hold-up distributions in multiphase pipeline flow using digital image analysis techniques”. Proc. BHRl Multiphase Production Technology Conference 2005, Barcelona, Spain, May 25–27, 2005, Volume 1, pp. 171–189 (Peer-Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M., Teodoriu, C. (2005): “New Developments in Drilling Technology”. Academy of Geosciences Hannover, Issue 25, The Future of Oil and Natural Gas
  • Reinicke, K.M., Liermann, N., Remer, R. (2005): “Exploration, Production, and Processing of Hydrocarbons.” Winnacker and Küchler Handbook: Chemical Engineering, Processes, and Products, Volume 4, Energy Sources, Organic Raw Materials. Wiley-VCG Verlag GmbH
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Pusch, G. (2004): “The New Petroleum Engineering Program at Clausthal University of Technology.” Proceedings of the DGMK Spring Conference, Presentation at the DGMK Spring Conference 2004 on April 29 and 30, 2004, in Celle
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2002): “Lower Saxony: A Natural Gas Region – A Challenge for Geosciences and Technology.” Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the German Geophysical Society, March 2002
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2000): “The BGR, the Board of Trustees, and the Reorganization – A Success Story.” Journal of Applied Geology, 46 (2000) 4
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2000): “New Strategies for the Operation and Maintenance of Pipeline Systems.” OIL GAS European Magazine 2/2000
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2000): “New Strategies for the Operation and Maintenance of Pipeline Systems.” Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal, Vol. 116, No. 2, February 2000
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1999): “Safety – Just Practical Accident Prevention?” Editorial gwf Gas Erdgas 11/99
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1996): “Towards Sustainable Development.” Proceedings of the IEA Conference, Berlin, September 1–4, 1996, Presentation at the IEA Conference, Berlin, September 1–4, 1996
  • Rothermund, H.C.; Reinicke, K.M.; Bökenkamp, L.; Springer, F. (1993): “The German Gas Industry and Domestic Production.” Erdöl Erdgas Kohle, Vol. 109, No. 12, December 1993, Presentation at the DGMK Annual General Meeting on October 22, 1993, in Hanover
  • Lübben, H.; Reinicke, K.M. (1990): “Transport of Natural Gas.” GASWÄRME International 39, Issue 10, October 1990
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Trénel, K.; Herbst, E.; Kempgen, M.; Linz, E (1989): “Streamlining Activities in Old Oil Fields”. World Oil, July/September 1989. (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Wiethoff, B.; Sobocinski D.P. (1989): “BEB-Operated Thermal Projects: Comparison of Performance to Forecast”. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2 (1989)
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1988): “Reservoir Management Using Simulation.” Erdöl Erdgas Kohle, Vol. 104, No. 7/8, July/August 1988
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Trénel, K.; Herbst, E.; Kempgen, M.; Linz, E (1988): “Adapting Oil Field Activities to Low Revenues.” Erdöl Erdgas Kohle, Vol. 104, No. 6, June 1988, Presentation at the DGMK Exploration and Production Division Conference on October 23, 1987, in Celle
  • Kessel, D.; Fülöp, A.; Kulke, H.; Reinicke, K.M. (1986): “Reservoir Characterization as a Current Interdisciplinary Task.” Proceedings of the DGMK Annual Conference, Presentation at the DGMK Annual Conference on October 9–10, 1986, in Hamburg
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Remer, R.J.; Hueni, G. (1984): “Comparison of Measured and Predicted Pressure Drops in Tubing for High-Water-Cut Gas Wells”. SPE Production Engineering, August 1987 (SPE 13279, 1984). (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1984): “Statics and Dynamics of Reservoir Fluids.” F. Bender (ed.) “Applied Geosciences, Volume 3,” Ferdinand Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 1984. (Peer-reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Brinkmann, F.; Schwarz, H.; Hueni, G. (1983): “Interpretation of Buildup Data Obtained from MHF Wells in Northern Germany”. JPT, December 1985 (SPE/DOE 11605, 1983), (Peer Reviewed)
  • Philipp, W.; Reinicke, K.M. (1982); “On the Formation and Development of the East Hanover Gas Province.” Erdöl-Erdgas-Zeitschrift, Vol. 98, March 1982
  • Brinkmann, F.; Krömer, E.; Reinicke, K.M. (1980): “Methods for Determining Fracture-Specific Parameters from the Production Behavior of Treated Gas Wells.” Erdöl-Erdgas-Zeitschrift, Vol. 96, June 1980, Presentation at the DVGI Spring Conference in Clausthal on May 9, 1980
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1979): “Analytical Approach for the Determination of Ice Forces Using Plasticity Theory”. P. Tryde, Physics and Mechanics of Ice, Springer 1980, IUTAM Symposium, Copenhagen, August 6–10, 1979
  • Bowen, R.M.; Reinicke, K.M. (1978): “Plane Progressive Waves in a Binary Mixture of Linear Elastic Materials”. Journal of Applied Mechanics (Trans. ASME), September 1978, Vol. 45. (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Remer, R. (1978): “Procedure for the Determination of Ice Forces - Illustrated for Polycrystalline Ice”. Proceedings of the IAHR Symposium on Ice Problems, pp. 219–234, Luleå, Sweden, 1978
  • Reinicke, K.M.; Ralston, T.D. (1977): “Plastic Limit Analysis with an Anisotropic, Parabolic Yield Function”. Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr. Vol. 14, pp. 147–154, 1977. (Peer-reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1976): “Acceleration Waves in Anelastic Material Bodies”. Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, Volume 62, Number 2, 1976, pp. 165–187. (Peer Reviewed)
  • Reinicke, K.M.; C.-C. Wang, C.-C. (1975): “On the Flow of Anelastic Bodies”. Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, Volume 58, Number 2, 1975, pp. 103–113. (Peer Reviewed)

Presentations (Excerpt)

  • Reinicke, K. M. (2019): “The Energy Trio: Geothermal Energy, Natural Gas, and Electricity – The Case of Thönse.” ESK Symposium on Energy Storage on March 7, 2019, in Dresden
  • Reinicke, K. M. (2019): “The Energy Trio: Geothermal Energy, Natural Gas, Electricity.” Saxon Geothermal Day, January 17, 2019
  • Reinicke, K. M. (2018): “The Energy Trio: Geothermal Energy, Natural Gas, and Electricity.” Presentation at the Honorary Colloquium for Prof. Dr. Volker Köckritz as part of the 69th BHT – Freiberg Research Forum, “Domestic Energy Resources – Extraction and Storage,” June 7, 2018.
  • Reinicke, K. M. (2018): “Natural Gas Production and Geothermal Energy as Energy Twins – The Thoense Example.” Presentation given as part of the 44th meeting of the DGMK Discussion Group “Fossil Raw Materials” on the topic of “Energy Value Chains in Transition” on January 11 and 12, 2018, at Shell Austria GmbH in Vienna
  • Reinicke, K. M. (2016): “Integrity Management in the Life Cycle of Deep Wells.” Technical Forum on Production Engineering Challenges in the Extraction and Storage of Materials in the Deep Geological Subsurface, Lower Saxony Energy Days, Goslar, November 1–2, 2016
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2015): “Best Operational Practices in Hydraulic Well Treatment,” Presentation at VDI Wissensforum, Düsseldorf, December 9, 2015
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2015): “Well Integrity.” Presentation at UGS Customer Seminar, Mittelwalde, November 9, 2015
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2015): “Shale Gas: Yes?! No?!” Presentation at the “Fracking” Symposium of the Franco-German Association of the Pays de Sommières, Montpellier, March 10, 2015
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2014): “The Role of Hydraulic Fracturing in Underground Energy Supply.” Introductory lecture at the symposium “Energy from the Underground – Who Cares? (Opportunities and Risks of Hydraulic Fracturing)” organized by the Swiss Geological Commission, Gurten, Bern, October 7, 2014
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2014): “Fracking—Technology with Acceptance Issues.” Lecture at Corps Montania, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, June 6, 2014
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2014): “WEG Guidelines for Hydraulic Well Treatments in Conventional Reservoir Rocks.” Presentation at the Symposium on Technology and Development, WEG Annual Conference 2014, June 4, 2014
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2014): “Fracking: Between the Poles of Energy Supply and Environmental Protection.” Lecture at the Rotary Club Meppen, April 29, 2014
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2013): “Fracking.” Presentation at the LIONS CLUB HH-Hammaburg, September 24, 2013
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2013): “Fracking.” Presentation at the panel discussion “Fracking.” DVGW Senior Citizens’ Meeting, Celle, June 7, 2013
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2013): “Shale Gas – Challenges and Opportunities.” Lecture at DOW Terneuzen, Netherlands
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2013): “Unconventional Gas – What Are the Challenges?” Lecture at the Clausthal Mining and Metallurgy Association, May 31, 2013
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2013): “Shale Gas: Fracking – Risks and Opportunities.” EEPC Ethylene Seminar, October 24–26, 2012, Barcelona (Spain)
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2012): “Potential and Challenges of Shale Gas.” Presentation at the European Mineral and Resources Conference 2012, September 16, 2012, Leoben (Austria)
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2012): “Shale Gas in Germany.” Presentation at the CDU/CSU Group’s expert discussion in the European Parliament, September 27, 2012, Brussels (Belgium)
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2012): “Fracking: An Irreplaceable Panacea or the Devil’s Work.” Presentation at a meeting of the CDU/CSU Small Business and Economic Association, March 22, 2012
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2012): “Fracking.” Presentation at the expert hearing on “Gas Production,” Verden District, Verden, January 19, 2012
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2012): “Hydraulic Fracturing in Production Practice.” Presentation at the Osnabrück Symposium on Environmentally Sustainable Management, March 15, 2012
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Development of Unconventional Natural Gas Reserves.” Hearing of the Thuringian Ministry of Economics, Labor, and Technology, December 15, 2011, Erfurt
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Towards Future Technological Developments/Potential of Shale Gas.” Hearing on “Prospects for Shale Gas in the European Union” organized by the European Parliament, October 5, 2011, Brussels, Belgium
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2011): “Techniques for Development and Groundwater Protection in Unconventional Deposits.” gat 2011 – Technology Shapes the Market, October 26, 2011, Hamburg
  • Teodoriu, C., Reinicke, K.M., Fichter, C. (2010): “Adaptation of Deep Drilling Technology from the Oil and Natural Gas Industry to Deep Geothermal Energy.” VDI Conference “Geothermal Technologies,” March 23–24, 2010, Potsdam
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2009): “Peak Oil.” Lecture at the Protestant Student Community, November 25, 2009, Clausthal University of Technology video server, http://video.tu-clausthal.de/film/237.html, Clausthal
  • Fichter, C., Reinicke, K.M. (2008): “CO2 Storage in the Subsurface: Well Integrity Acceptable for CCS.” Faculty Colloquium; Clausthal University of Technology; Institute of Physics and Physical Technologies. November 26, 2008, Clausthal
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2008): “New Challenges, New Technologies.” Plenary Lecture, IADC World Drilling 2008 Conference & Exhibition, June 11–12, 2008, Berlin
  • Heilmann, A., Reinicke, K.M. (2008): “European Gas Engineer-joint study program (EGE-jsp)”. European Forum Gas, September 18–19, 2008, Bratislava
  • Heilmann, A., Brandt, U., Reinicke, K.M. (2008): “European Gas Engineer – Joint Study Program.” Hannover Messe, 2nd Asia/Africa-Europe Pipeline Forum, Session 1, April 22, 2008, Hannover
  • Beck, H.-P., Reinicke, K.M. (2007): “Power Plants with Underground Energy Storage: Base Load from the North Sea.” First Lower Saxony Energy Days, October 31–November 1, 2007, Hanover
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2007): “R&D for the Upstream Industry.” 1st Lower Saxony Energy Days, October 31–November 1, 2007, Hanover
  • Reinicke, K.M., Beck, H.-P. (2007): “Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Other Options for Base Load from the North Sea.” Lower Saxony Parliamentary Evening “Energy from the Sea,” November 8, 2007, Berlin
  • Reinicke K.M. (2006): “Increasing the Yield of Oil and Natural Gas Fields.” Institute for International Research Special Day “(In)finite Energy?” Energy Scenarios 2015–2050, July 11, 2006, Vienna
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2003): “Reserves, Exploration, and Production of Hydrocarbons.” Lecture “Renewable and Non-Renewable Energies,” Prof. Hasenkamp, Department of Economics, University of Hamburg, July 15, 2003
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2003): “Oil and Natural Gas Production in Germany.” Rotary Club Hamburg, July 15, 2003
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2003): “Field Development Planning.” 2-credit lecture at the Institute for Drilling Technology and Fluid Mining, Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, July 11, 2003
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2003): “Oil and Natural Gas Production in Germany.” Rotary Club Hamburg, July 15, 2003, Hamburg
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2003): “Tight Gas.” Lecture at the Institute of Drilling Technology and Fluid Mining, Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, June 13, 2003
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2002): “Lower Saxony: A Natural Gas Region – A Challenge for Geosciences and Technology.” 62nd Annual Conference of the German Geophysical Society in Hanover, March 5, 2002, Hanover
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2001): “Tight Gas – A Challenge for the Future.” Meeting with Minister President Gabriel, Hanover, August 16, 2001; Meeting with Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. Knorre, Hanover, November 20, 2001
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2001): “HISS – Human Interface Supervision System.” W.E.G. General Meeting, Wolfsburg, May 30, 2001
  • Reinicke, K.M. (2000): “New Strategies for the Operation and Maintenance of Pipeline Networks.” Presentation at the 14th Oldenburg Pipeline Forum, February 10–11, 2000
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1999): “New Technologies and Processes from Natural Gas Production to the Consumer.” Colloquium at Clausthal University of Technology, July 23, 1999
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1988): “Reservoir Management Using Simulation.” Presentation at the Symposium on Reservoir Engineering on November 2, 1987, in Leoben, Austria
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1987): “BEB-Operated Thermal Projects: Comparison of Performance to Forecast.” Presentation at the 4th European EOR Symposium, Hamburg, October 27–29, 1987
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1984): “Natural Gas Production in Germany.” Discussion Group at the DGMK Conference on Fossil Fuels, January 13–14, 1994
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1992): “The Significance of Domestic Natural Gas Production at the Crossroads of European Energy Flows.” Oldenburg Pipeline Forum, February 6, 1992
  • Reinicke, R.; Remer, R. (1985): “Measurements and Calculations of Two-Phase Pressure Loss in the Risers.” Presentation to the DVGI Technical Committee on Natural Gas Production Technology, Institute for Petroleum Research Clausthal, January 23–24, 1985
  • Lorbach, M.; Rischmüller, H.; Reinicke, K.M. (1985): “Petroleum Production Technology: Two-Phase Flow in Vertical Pipelines, Eruptive Production, Gas Lifts.” ITE Compendium on Petroleum Production Technology 1985 and Postgraduate Course “Petroleum Production Technology,” Leoben, Austria, January 14–18, 1985
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1981): “Stimulation of Low-Permeability Gas Reservoirs.” Colloquium on Fluid Mechanics, Darmstadt University of Technology, December 3, 1981
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1981): “Fracturing Tight Gas Sands.” Lecture, SPE Student Chapter, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, November 19, 1981
  • Reinicke, K.M. (1981): “Fracturing Tight Gas Sands.” Mechanical Engineering Seminar at Rice University, Houston, Texas, November 24, 1981
  • Philipp, W.; Reinicke, K.M. (1981): “On the Origin and the Development of the East Hannover Gas Province.” Seminar on the Exploration for Gas Fields in the ECE Region, Hannover, May 18–23, 1981