Jurisprudence of Underground Law & Energy (JOULE)

The Jurisprudence of Underground Energy & Law (JOULE) group conducts innovative legal research that advances the understanding of the rules and relationships governing the use of the subsurface and development of energy and natural resources. JOULE engages in theoretical and applied research together with its partners from industry, government, non-profit organizations, and academia.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

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Trans-Diciplinary Research Collaboration

Collaborate on trans-disciplinary research exploring the intersections of law, technology, social science, and the humanities

Scholarly Research Presenation

Present scholarly research to academic, government, and industry audiences

 

Innovative Research Publishing

Publish innovative research in peer-reviewed journals and law reviews

Community Resource Development

Develop community resources and outreach materials

Mission and Objectives

JOULE is primarily focused on research regarding energy sources that require use of the subsurface or subsurface natural resources including carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, nuclear, and fossil energy as well as the production of critical minerals.

 

JOULE provides resources to help inform decision-making for landowners, policy makers, industry, as well as federal, state and local government. 

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MEET OUR TEAM

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PUBLICATIONS

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