December 20, 2023
The Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC)’s year was marked by significant achievements in advancing the commercial readiness of carbon management technologies. From completion of project construction to testing on the largest carbon capture project at the facility to date, the ITC continues to bring together government, industry, and cooperatives to advance carbon technology.
December 19, 2023
Six students in the energy resource management and development bachelor’s degree program in the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) recently visited a hydraulic fracturing operation in northeast Wyoming.
December 15, 2023
The growing academic programs at the School of Energy Resources (SER) will recognize ten individuals at the Winter Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, December 16.
December 11, 2023
University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) Executive Director Holly Krutka was interviewed by national news correspondent Bill Whitaker on “60 Minutes” as part of an episode exploring Wyoming’s energy strategy and innovation in the state.
December 8, 2023
The Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis (CERPA) in the School of Energy Resources (SER) released the first in a series of six white papers exploring and evaluating the components of a domestic integrated nuclear industry.
December 7, 2023
The University of Wyoming and the School of Energy Resources (SER) had an impressive presence at the annual Geological Society of America (GSA) meeting in Pittsburgh, Penn. October 15-18.
December 7, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to announce the return of YeonShim Kimberly (Kimmie) Takaki to the financial team as an executive business manager.
December 4, 2023
The Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCCC) in the School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Ali Reza Zanjanijam to the research team.
November 29, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Tyler Brown to the research team in the Center for Economic Geology Research (CEGR).
November 28, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Maryam Lakjaa as a Research Professional in the Center for Economic Geology Research (CEGR).
November 20, 2023
The Nuclear Energy Research Center (NERC) at the University of Wyoming has selected faculty members Xiang Zhang and Wes Eaton to receive funding under the Faculty Scholars Program.
November 20, 2023
Chairman Cindy Crane of the Energy Resources Council (ERC) at the School of Energy Resources (SER) was recently appointed as the new CEO of PacifiCorp.
November 17, 2023
The School of Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Norbert Longsworth to the financial team.
November 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) to lead a fourth major carbon capture and storage project under the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management’s Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE) Initiative.
November 9, 2023
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences are set to host New York Times bestselling author Alex Epstein for a public presentation and book signing Thursday, Nov. 30, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Engineering Education and Research Building atrium.
November 9, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER), along with project partner Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), hosted the second annual forum for the Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Mineral (CORE-CM) project in the Greater Green River Basin and Wind River Basin (GGRB-WRB). The event was held at CNCC’s Craig, Colo. campus, as well as online. With over 60 people in attendance, the day-long forum provided updates and overviews of the varying tasks on the project, as well some featured keyn
November 8, 2023
The Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis (CERPA) in the School of Energy Resources (SER) released a resource paper exploring challenges posed by carbon dioxide (CO2) plume migration when permanently store in the subsurface.
November 7, 2023
The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn.
November 6, 2023
Students in the School of Energy Resources (SER) Energy Resource Management and Development (ERMD) program have seen a substantial uptick in mentorship and professional experiences through industry internship programs.
October 30, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Dan Eakin to the Center for Economic Geology Research (CEGR) as a senior research scientist. In his new role, he will lead the geophysics efforts in CEGR and manage projects.
October 26, 2023
Tara Righetti, the Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Policies and a professor of law, represented the School of Energy Resources (SER) at the Arctic Circle Assembly, Oct. 19-21 in Reykjavik, Iceland alongside SER Director of Outreach Christine Reed.
October 25, 2023
The University of Wyoming (UW) is once again engaged in a campus-wide initiative to foster philanthropic giving in support of UW programs, departments, and students on October 25-26, 2023 from noon-noon.
October 12, 2023
Three University of Wyoming employees were honored with 2023 Wyoming Women of Influence awards through the Wyoming Business Report at a luncheon Oct. 10.
October 12, 2023
The School of Energy Resources’ (SER) Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has released a study examining the development of a hydrogen industry in Wyoming when paired with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
October 11, 2023
A petroleum geologist and consulting geophysicist presented new interpretations of the Alpha Field during a recent event hosted by the University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI).
October 11, 2023
The School of Energy Resources is pleased to welcome James Amato as a Research Scientist in the 3D Visualization Center. In his new role as a GIS Analyst, Amato will provide technical support to the research team at SER, specializing in 3D geologic models and interactive applications for outreach and analysis.
October 11, 2023
UW’s Executive Director of the School of Energy Resources (SER) Holly Krutka was honored by the Wyoming Business Report as a 2023 Woman of Influence.
October 10, 2023
Japan Carbon Frontier Organization (JCOAL) and its partner, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), held a ceremony Oct. 9 to mark the construction completion of their solid sorbent capture technology at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC). The facility is adjacent to Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s Dry Fork Station near Gillette.
October 10, 2023
The UW School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Yi Yao to the research team in the Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCCC).
October 6, 2023
A senior petroleum geologist with the University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) recently discussed some new geologic interpretations that may have an impact on improving oil production from the Muddy Formation in the Powder River Basin.
October 6, 2023
A University of Wyoming graduate student will continue her research on rare earth elements, and she will do it at a renowned national laboratory.
October 5, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) welcomed Sabrina Kaufman to the outreach team in September.
October 4, 2023
The Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) has selected the University of Wyoming to receive $693,514 in support of creating a new hydrogen economy.
October 4, 2023
The University of Wyoming will celebrate the 10th annual Landscape Discussion on Energy Law and Policy in the Rockies Friday, Oct. 13.
September 28, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Hannah Powers as the College Relations Representative.
September 28, 2023
Thirteen proposals from University of Wyoming faculty and researchers have been selected by UW’s School of Energy Resources (SER) for funding under Phase II of the Mowry project.
September 26, 2023
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to announce Kristen Pritchett as the director of Professional Land Management (PLM) program.
September 22, 2023
The University of Wyoming announced a major gift from NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to support the growing Professional Land Management (PLM) program in the School of Energy Resources (SER).
September 22, 2023
As chair of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA), Gov. Mark Gordon hosted a special workshop at Gillette College and the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC) Sept. 21 to showcase efforts driving carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology in Western states.
September 20, 2023
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) will celebrate the 10th annual Energy Day — in partnership with Wyoming Sports Properties — Saturday, Sept. 23, when the Cowboys take on Appalachian State at War Memorial Stadium. The game begins at 5 p.m.
September 11, 2023
The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER), in collaboration with the Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources, released a new study exploring the evolution of Wyoming residents’ perspectives on energy development, focusing on “social license,” or the level to which Wyoming residents approve of or accept different forms and amounts of energy development.
September 7, 2023
SER Executive Director Holly Krutka recently penned an op-ed sharing her thoughts on Wyoming's leadership role in developing #CCUS, promoting emerging energy technologies and driving economic development.
September 5, 2023
Recent University of Wyoming graduate William Lawler is the latest addition to the School of Energy Resources’ (SER) Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) as a research scientist.
September 5, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Esther Wagner to the Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis (CERPA) as a Research Professional.
September 1, 2023
Patricia “Pat” McLean joined the School of Energy Resources (SER) in August as an Office Associate, Senior to support the research team. In her new capacity, she will work with the directors of SER’s Centers of Excellence to provide administrative assistance, organization and schedule management, and facilitate internal communication.
August 29, 2023
The 3D Visualization Center (Viz Center) in the School of Energy Resources (SER) welcomed Cole James and Kyle Carncross to the creative team in August.
August 28, 2023
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) and Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA) was signed last week for collaborative research efforts in the advancement of energy technology.
August 24, 2023
The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) has released a new resource guide for Wyoming landowners addressing frequently asked questions regarding carbon capture and storage (CCS).
August 24, 2023
The Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW) is holding the Rockies Petroleum Conference August 23-25 at the Marian Rochelle Gateway Center on the University of Wyoming (UW) campus in Laramie.
August 23, 2023
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER), in partnership with the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the College of Business, will host a fireside chat and book signing event with Oklahoma oilman Harold Hamm Thursday, Sept. 14, beginning at 2:45 p.m. in the Engineering Education and Research Building atrium.
August 22, 2023
A cohort of University of Wyoming faculty, staff and students visited Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in Idaho Falls, Idaho, last week as part of a collaborative effort to strengthen connections and facilitate research opportunities between the two entities.
August 17, 2023
The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) in the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) is set to lead a collaborative project integrating a produced water thermal desalinization technology along with autothermal or steam methane reforming (ATR/SMR) for efficient hydrogen production.
August 17, 2023
Tara Righetti, a School of Energy Resources (SER) Professor of Law and the Occidental Chair in Energy and Environmental Policies, led a collaborative, international issue about Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the Oil and Gas Energy Law (OGEL) Journal with Matteo Fermeglia of Hasselt University in Belgium.
August 16, 2023
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) welcomes Randall Violett as the Program Director for the Energy and Environmental Systems (EES) Concentration in the Energy Resource Management and Development (ERMD) degree program.
August 14, 2023
Three University of Wyoming research proposals recently were selected to receive seed funding through the Hydrogen Energy Research Center’s (H2ERC) Hydrogen Production and Transportation for Wyoming initiative.
August 10, 2023
Michael Regan, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wrapped up a two-day tour of Wyoming — at the invitation of Gov. Mark Gordon — with a visit to the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER).
August 8, 2023
The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, August 18, at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn for the council’s regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.
August 7, 2023
The Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCCC) in the School of Energy Resources (SER) is the latest Center of Excellence to exponentially expand its research team with the addition of four research scientists.
Energy Resources Council Board Member Receives Special Award from American Nuclear Society July 31, 2023
School of Energy Resources (SER) Energy Resources Council (ERC) board member the Honorable Donald E. Burkhart, Jr. was recognized by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) as a Special Award recipient for 2023.
July 20, 2023
The Nuclear Energy Research Center (NERC) in the School of Energy Resources is seeking proposals from current University of Wyoming employees to develop a Faculty Scholars Program and to support professional development travel opportunities for nuclear-related research.
July 19, 2023
Coal-based asphalt currently being developed in a collaborative project between Western Research Institute (WRI) and the University of Wyoming’s Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCCC) will be a featured product at the Peterson Asphalt Research Conference.
July 12, 2023
A collaborative project proposed by the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources’ Center for Economic Geology Research (CEGR), the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will create a data-verified Class VI geologic database providing a unique service to carbon storage developers and regulatory agencies for the state of Wyoming.
June 29, 2023
Students in the School of Energy Resources (SER) Energy Resource Management and Development (ERMD) degree program attended the 69th Annual meeting of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) in Huntington Beach, Cali.
June 28, 2023
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) recently executed a lease at the Wyoming Innovation Center (WyIC) to advance technologies that consume Wyoming natural resources, including coal processing technology, in the large research complex.
June 22, 2023
The University of Wyoming will receive a $300,000 award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the establishment of a nuclear chemistry core facility on campus.
June 21, 2023
The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) in the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking proposals from current UW faculty members or researchers examining hydrogen production and transportation for Wyoming.
June 14, 2023
The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) will host a webinar exploring the current role of energy in Ukraine Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m.
June 6, 2023
The Center for Air Quality (CAQ) at the University of Wyoming will help conduct research to accurately depict methane emissions from oil and gas supply chains in Wyoming and Colorado basins.
June 5, 2023
John Litynski, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) former director of carbon transport and storage in the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, will join the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) as a senior adviser.
June 5, 2023
SER Senior Director of Research Scott Quillinan will be one of 42 individuals selected from among Wyoming communities to represent the Class of 2024 for Leadership Wyoming.Various aspects of India's culture and history will be showcased at the University of Wyoming during "Celebrate India" March 26-31, sponsored by the Indian students' organization, Milaap. All events are free.
June 2, 2023
As Wyoming continues to support and advance carbon capture technologies, management of the Integrated Test Center (ITC) has been added to the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources’ (SER) portfolio of activities.
June 1, 2023
During the end of the spring semester, students in the School of Energy Resources (SER) and College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) participated in an employment shadowing externship program to gain insights into a professional environment.
June 1, 2023
Kyle Summerfield, the program manager of the 3D Visualization Center in the School of Energy Resources (SER), has been leading virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) integration into the state’s community colleges as part of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP).
May 24, 2023
The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 8 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn for the council’s regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.
May 22, 2023
A new analysis led by a University of Wyoming researcher shows that brackish or salty groundwater has the potential to replace fresh water to cool coal- and natural gas-fired power plants and strengthen resilience in the energy infrastructure, although there’s a cost associated with doing so.
May 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected UW’s School of Energy Resources (SER) to receive a $40.5 million award over three years to support the development of a new and expanded large-scale, commercial carbon storage project in the Greater Green River Basin.
May 17, 2023
The UW School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking proposals from current UW faculty members to further investigate the Mowry Shale in the Powder River Basin as part of the research project’s phase II.
May 13, 2023
Soheil Saraji, a University of Wyoming associate professor of energy and petroleum engineering, recently co-wrote a book examining blockchain technology and its applications in the energy industry.
May 13, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to celebrate the spring graduates in the Class of 2023. With an increasingly growing program, this semester nine students in the Energy Resource Management and Development (ERMD) degree program are walking at the spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13.
May 9, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking applicants from current University of Wyoming faculty members to serve as the director for the Energy and Environmental Systems (EES) concentration in the Energy Resource Management and Development (ERMD) undergraduate degree program.
May 3, 2023
Students in the School of Energy Resources (SER) Energy Resource Management and Development (ERMD) degree program, once again, traveled to Casper, Wyo. in order to visit the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) for the April session.
May 1, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Helen Qin as a senior office associate to help support the outreach efforts and academic programs in the department.
April 25, 2023
Members of the School of Energy Resources (SER) are presenting at the American Association of Petroleum Geologist’s (AAPG) Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) conference in Houston, Tex., April 25-27.
April 25, 2023
John Kaszuba, the University of Wyoming’s John and Jane Wold Centennial Chair in Energy and School of Energy Resources Professor of Geology and Geophysics, was named a 2023 recipient of the UW Foundation Stewardship Award.
April 24, 2023
The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) in the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) is partnering with Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom, to launch a webinar series that focuses on emerging topics in hydrogen energy.
April 24, 2023
The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) and the Student Chapter of Energy Resources will host the second Rocky Mountain Professional Landman (PLM) Conference Friday, May 5.
April 21, 2023
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research recently announced the University of Wyoming has been selected for a Faculty Development Advancement Award as part of the NRC’s University Nuclear Leadership Program.
April 18, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is pleased to welcome Dayana Zhappassova to the research team in the Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC).
April 17, 2023
University of Wyoming doctoral student Rami Alloush, of Damanhour, Egypt, was named the winner of the Energy Vault Student Competition hosted by the UW School of Energy Resources (SER).
April 13, 2023
In a collaborative project with nuclear energy and regulatory experts across the U.S., University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources research staff and faculty members co-wrote a report outlining potential markets and evaluating state-level legal, regulatory, economic and technology implications for nuclear microreactor applications in U.S. markets.
April 12, 2023
A collaboration between University of Wyoming researchers and a wind energy company has provided new insights into the use of high-performance computing to predict wind resources.
March 29, 2023
UW School of Energy Resources (SER) Research Scientist Ying Yu in the Center for Economic Geology Research (CEGR) recently published an article in Fuel, a prominent research and technology journal and leading source for fuel science.
March 28, 2023
The University of Wyoming is co-hosting a National Lab Day in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The event will be held April 12-13, 2023, and was created for participants to learn about and explore opportunities for partnerships with DOE national laboratories.
March 27, 2023
A feasibility study led by energy infrastructure company Williams — in conjunction with the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) — is advancing with the help of a UW undergraduate student.
March 24, 2023
The School of Energy Resources (SER) was represented by three researchers at the National Environmental Justice Conference (NEJC) & Training Program in Washington D.C. that was held March 7-9.
March 21, 2023
The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn for the council’s regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.
March 13, 2023
Marne Jones, vice president of electric utilities at Black Hills Corp., will discuss Wyoming’s energy future from a utility’s perspective from noon-1 p.m. Monday, March 20, in the Energy Innovation Center’s Encana Auditorium at the University of Wyoming.
March 9, 2023
“Research Explorations for Nuclear Energy in Wyoming” (RENEW) is the topic of a free academic workshop from the Nuclear Energy Research Center (NERC) in the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) Thursday and Friday, April 13-14.
February 21, 2023
An updated survey from the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) explores Wyoming residents’ perspectives of energy development, including “social license” — the level in which Cowboy State residents support or oppose different forms and amounts of energy development.
February 17, 2023
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER), together with the Wyoming Business Council (WBC), announced today that it has submitted a Letter of Intent to submit a proposal for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Four Regional Clean Direct Air Capture Hubs program, part of the Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act. The Letter of Intent outlines a deliberate and market-driven approach to understanding the feasibility of a Wyoming Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hub Pilot-Center; the
