Vivian Yuen-Lee

Director of Clean / Sustainable Energy Strategies

Big Guns Energy Services (BGES)

Calgary, Canada

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BGES provides expert subsurface evaluation for CCUS, hydrogen storage, nuclear waste storage, & geothermal, ensuring safe and sustainable energy solutions.

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Founded in 1996 as an oilfield wireline company, BGES has evolved into a technology-driven leader in geoscience, engineering, and subsurface data acquisition. With a strong reputation in Canada, we are trusted partners to the country’s largest energy producers and utility companies, providing specialized expertise in geocontainment evaluations for global clean energy initiatives. Our mission is to mitigate safety, environmental, and financial risks through cutting-edge technical solutions and operational excellence. BGES stands at the forefront of subsurface testing and evaluation, delivering industry-leading services across oil & gas, carbon capture, utilization & storage (CCUS), and underground hydrogen storage (UHS). Recognized as "Company of the Year" by Energy Tech Review and featured in the 2023 Energy Business Review cover story, we have built a reputation for excellence and innovation. Our expertise extends to pioneering research, including a caprock integrity studies for geologic carbon storage and underground hydrogen storage. With a holistic approach that integrates laboratory analysis, in-field testing, and advanced modeling, BGES offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the diverse needs of international markets. Unlike segmented service providers, our adaptability and responsiveness allow us to support clients in meeting region-specific requirements while ensuring project success. As the global energy sector shifts toward sustainable solutions, BGES is committed to supporting international partners with trusted expertise in subsurface containment, storage, and risk mitigation. We look forward to collaborating to advance clean energy projects worldwide.
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About me

Vivian Yuen-Lee is a seasoned engineer and energy strategist specializing in subsurface testing and reservoir characterization for clean energy applications. As the Director of Clean Energy Strategies at Big Guns Energy Services (BGES), she leads the adaptation and development of formation evaluation services to support carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen storage, nuclear waste storage, and geothermal energy.

With extensive expertise in well test pressure transient analysis and Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests (DFITs), Vivian plays a key role in optimizing storage performance, assessing caprock integrity, and ensuring operational safety. She collaborates with clients on scientific research studies, including stress field evaluations and fault stability assessments, to advance geomechanical understanding in the energy sector. Additionally, she oversees intellectual property development and patent applications for innovative subsurface testing methodologies.

Beyond her technical contributions, Vivian applies her business acumen to market analysis and strategic planning, advancing BGES’s international expansion efforts. She holds a Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, and Business Administration, equipping her with a multidisciplinary approach to energy innovation.

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Skills

  • subsurface evaluation
  • CCS
  • CCUS
  • geological carbon storage
  • Underground Hydrogen Storage
  • geocontainment
  • caprock integrity

Interests

  • Clean Energy
  • underground energy storage
  • Geothermal Energy
  • CCS
  • CCUS
  • Underground Hydrogen Storage

Marketplace (2)

  • Service

    Subsurface Evaluation for Geological Carbon Storage

    BGES delivers subsurface evaluations for CCUS, ensuring safe CO₂ storage through lab testing, field testing, modeling, and risk assessment.

    • Integrated energy systems and mobility (Energy)
    • Research and development (Research & Technology)
    Author

    Vivian Yuen-Lee

    Director of Clean / Sustainable Energy Strategies at Big Guns Energy Services (BGES)

    Calgary, Canada

  • Service

    Subsurface Evaluation for Underground Hydrogen Storage

    BGES pioneers subsurface evaluations for UHS, delivering cutting-edge testing, integrity assessments and modeling for safe hydrogen storage.

    • Integrated energy systems and mobility (Energy)
    • Research and development (Research & Technology)
    Author

    Vivian Yuen-Lee

    Director of Clean / Sustainable Energy Strategies at Big Guns Energy Services (BGES)

    Calgary, Canada