October 2023

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SER’s Center for Economic Geology Research Welcomes Dan Eakin to the Research Team

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.

School of Energy Resources Represents Regional Partnerships at Global Assembly

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.

School of Energy Resources Participates in UW Giving Day 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.

Three UW Employees Honored as Women of Influence by Wyoming Business Report

Three University of Wyoming employees were honored with 2023 Wyoming Women of Influence awards through the Wyoming Business Report at a luncheon Oct. 10.

SER’s Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis Releases Publication on Hydrogen Development with Carbon Capture and Storage in Wyoming

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.

UW’s EORI Publishes Presentation on Further Alpha Field Potential

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).

James Amato Joins 3D Visualization Center in the School of Energy Resources

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.

School of Energy Resources Executive Director Holly Krutka Honored as 2023 Woman of Influence

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.

JCOAL and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Collaborate With UW’s SER on Major Project

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.

UW Chemical Engineering Graduate Joins SER’s Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion

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).

UW’s EORI Publishes Discussion on Muddy Formation Geology

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.

UW Student Receives DOE Graduate Student Research Program Award

A University of Wyoming graduate student will continue her research on rare earth elements, and she will do it at a renowned national laboratory.

School of Energy Resources Welcomes Sabrina Kaufman to Outreach Team

The School of Energy Resources (SER) welcomed Sabrina Kaufman to the outreach team in September.

UW Team Receives WIP Funding for New Blue Hydrogen Project

The Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) has selected the University of Wyoming to receive $693,514 in support of creating a new hydrogen economy.

UW to Host Energy Law and Policy in the Rockies Conference Oct. 13

The University of Wyoming will celebrate the 10th annual Landscape Discussion on Energy Law and Policy in the Rockies Friday, Oct. 13.





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